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What was your favorite band when you were a teenager?
Letter from the editor Planes from ‘Roger Waters: The Wall Live’ Saturday at Yankee Stadium.
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Nikki M. Mascali
“It’s a tie between Counting Crows, Eve 6 and Third Eye Blind. They are still some of my favorites!”
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n my 16th birthday, my friends introduced me to Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” “Comfortably Numb” immediately cemented its place in my Top 5 Favorite Songs, and the band got the No. 2 slot on the list of my favorite bands. I never got to see them perform (yes, Mom, I did have to bring it up in print) — nor did I ever see either of its two main men, David Gilmour and Roger Waters, live. That changed Saturday when I was among the thousands who packed New York’s Yankee Stadium to see the final night of “Roger Waters: The Wall Live.” There are few instances in life where you get to see something that you love come to life before your eyes, but that is exactly what happened Saturday. Many scenes from “The Wall,” projected onto the actual wall set that doubled as a state-of-the-art production screen, put those images right there before the audience in HD. My favorite parts — the fornicating flowers, the marching hammers — were incredible, and “Bring The Boys Back Home,” set
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to current images of war and soldiers, was a poignant tearjerker. Mixed with the crashing airplane and well-timed fireworks that kicked the night off, Waters’ social and political commentary — the reply to “Mother, should I trust the government?” was a huge “No f--king way” splayed graffiti style across the set — plus watching the audience tear apart the trademark pig balloon in seconds made for the most powerful and theatrical concert I have ever seen. Waters’ overt egoism, his sometimes faltering vocals and the fact that no singer can ever do justice to the Gilmour parts (save for the man himself) were low points, but they were not enough to stop me from declaring the show my No. 1 concert of 2012. “The Wall Live” hits Washington, D.C., Thursday, July 12 and Philadelphia Saturday, July 14 before heading to Quebec. I urge any fan or music lover, for that matter, who hasn’t seen it to experience it before it’s too late. -- Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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MINING CREATIVITY The Waverly Community House’s Camp Create, a summer arts and theater camp for children with special needs, will benefit from the proceeds of the NEPA Miners football game Saturday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at Scranton Memorial Stadium (801 Providence Road, Scranton). The Miners will face the Philadelphia Gators in the fourth game of the season. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for military personnel, seniors and students and free to kids under 12, and they are on sale in the Comm office (1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly). Camp Create, now in its sixth year, is open to children ages 6-12 (or children of equivalent abilities) and will be offered the weeks of Monday, Aug. 6 and Monday, Aug. 13. For more info, visit waverlycomm.org, nepaminers.com or call 570.586.8191, ext. 2. DEFEND YOURSELF Wyoming Valley Goju Ryu Karate Academy will host a women’s self-defense seminar Wednesday, July 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Kingston Recreation Center (655 Third Ave., Kingston). The event will feature an in-depth presentation on the psychological and physical aspects of situational awareness and self defense in a safe and relaxed environment. Attendees are asked to wear comfortable exercise attire and sneakers, and
there is a $15 fee. For more info, call 888.328.3218 or visit valleygojukarate.com. MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE Wish in the City, an event benefiting Make-AWish, will be held Friday, Aug. 3 from 7-10 p.m. at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Rte. 315, Plains Twp.). Tickets are $85 per person and increase to $100 per person after July 20. The evening will feature a full open bar, food stations, presentations of fashion models and live art and a silent auction. White attire is encouraged. To RSVP, call Maggie O’Brien at 570.341.WISH by July 27. For more info, visit wishgreaterpa.org. STAY UNITED “United We Stand Divided We Fall,” which has been helping people in the community since 2005, will host its annual “Drug Free Block Party” fundraiser Saturday, July 14 from noon-6 p.m. on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre. The event will feature dancing, raffles, a dunk tank and more, and while it is free and open to the public, donations will be accepted. For more info, contact Darlene Duggins at 570.332.3550 or 821.7026 or e-mail kardar112@yahoo.com.
WITCHY WOMAN Actors Circle will hold auditions for John Van’s “Bell, Book & Candle” Monday and Tuesday, July 16-17 at 7 p.m. at Providence Playhouse (1256 Providence Road, Scranton). The play is the story of a lively free spirit who is unlucky in love, restless in her life — and a witch. AC is looking for actors in their 20s and up. For more info, call 570.575.2223.
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SEEING ISN’T BELIEVING Japanese Scientists, Overperforming: (1) Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Information Science and Technology have developed goggles that can enlarge the image of a bite of food so that the eater might fool himself into thinking he has consumed more than he has (and thus, that his hunger might dissipate sooner). The software is so sophisticated, they said, that the food carrier (a fork, or the eater’s hand) is not transformed and appears at normal size. In basic tests, according to a June Agence France-Presse report, a 50 percent increase in imagined cookie size reduced actual consumption by 9 percent. COMPELLING EXPLANATIONS -- Well-Put: Pushing for an Oklahoma state senate bill authorizing the open carrying of guns (which eventually passed), Sen. Ralph Shortey explained in a March committee hearing that it was an incident from his past that convinced him of the need to carry a gun openly. “I was in oil and gas. I was out on a lease at one time, and I got attacked by a turkey. Wait until you get attacked by a turkey. You will know the fear that a turkey can invoke in a person. And so I beat it with a club. That was all I could do. And (then) I started carrying a gun in my truck after that without a license because I didn’t want to get attacked by a mountain lion.”
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CAR KARMA -- Jerry Patterson suffered a road-rage pummeling on June 12 at the hands of three men who beat him into unresponsiveness on the side of Interstate 5 in Los Angeles, with the incident captured on cell phone video by a passing motorist. Six days earlier, Patterson had himself been arrested for allegedly administering his own road-rage beatdown of another motorist, who suffered two black eyes. THE WAY THE WORLD WORKS -- Sentencing statutes and guidelines generally assign heavier penalties to those more culpable for criminal enterprise — but not always. Houston grandmother Elisa Castillo, then 53, was convicted in 2009 of con-
spiracy to smuggle a ton of cocaine from Mexico and sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole (a penalty authorized by statute), despite substantial evidence that she was a minor figure and despite her previously clean criminal record. According to a May Houston Chronicle investigation, several higher-up drug smugglers, including those on law-enforcement’s “most wanted” lists, have received much lighter prison terms than Castillo’s, precisely because, being so high up, they have inside information that they can bargain with prosecutors over. Castillo, relatively insignificant, had nothing to trade. WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN -- British officials were recently accused of failing to prosecute alleged pedophiles in a Greater Manchester Asian gang — for fear of offending Asians. Police told the Daily Telegraph that as many as 50 girls had been recruited for sex by the gangs, but one victim’s advocate said police were “petrified” at being called racist and thus “reverted to ... political correctness.” HYPER-SENSITIVE LITIGANTS -- Donnell Battie was in a Wal-Mart two years ago when a teenage boy commandeered the store’s public address system and, as a prank, ordered all black people to leave. The boy was arrested days later on harassment and bias intimidation charges, but Battie, who is black, claimed in May 2012 that the boy’s announcement still haunts him. He filed a $1 million lawsuit against Wal-Mart in Camden, N.J., claiming that he has required medical care due to the “severe and disabling emotional and psychological harm” of the boy’s words. -- Myron Cowher, who claims he was harassed by workers as a truck driver for Carson and Roberts Site Construction and Engineering of Lafayette, N.J., filed a lawsuit in 2010 against his supervisors for making anti-Semitic comments about him — even though he is not Jewish. After the trial court tossed the case out, an appeals court reinstated it in April 2012, ruling that Cowher deserves the opportunity to show
how he felt persecuted by the comments even though they did not apply to him. UPDATE When last we left America’s most prolific litigant, Jonathan Lee Riches (in October 2010), he was serving 10 years in prison for stealing credit card numbers after achieving Guinness Book notoriety for having filed at least 3,800 fanciful lawsuits, mostly involving public figures. He was released on April 30, and apparently rehabilitation is out of the question. Within days, he had sued the Kardashian women for a variety of imagined ills including their forcing Riches to steal clothing for them from Saks Fifth Avenue and Target. Kim Kardashian was also sued for having spilled Riches’ McFlurry drink on his head, and Khloe would have to answer for stealing Riches’ Whopper sandwich and ramming Riches’ Aston Martin car with her Volvo. Other post-release litigation initiated by Riches implicated Kanye West, Bruce Jenner, Charlie Sheen and an al-Qaeda training camp in West Virginia. RECURRING THEMES Once again, there has emerged an alleged child-pornography trader who does not fit the profile. Wealthy Dallas socialite Erika Perdue, 41, was arrested in June, and in a search of her “mansion,” police found hundreds of images and videos, including some depicting what authorities consider the worst kind of child porn. WFAA-TV reported that Perdue confessed to having traded child porn online since 1999. WHEN CATS FLY In June, Dutch artist Bart Jansen showed off his latest creation, which was quickly an Internet sensation: He had his pet cat Orville (who had recently been run over by a car) stuffed with arms spread like an airplane (a “helicopter,” Jansen said) and mounted a radio on the carcass so that he could control its flight. Jansen showed off Orville at the Kunstrai art festival in Amsterdam in June. W Try News of the Weird Pro Edition at NewsoftheWeird.blogspot.com.
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POETIC Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted. ❏ Book Groups • Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a classic science fiction discussion group: 2nd Tues., 6:30 p.m. ❏ Writing Groups • Open writers group: Sat., noon led by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique. Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.4210) ❏ Signings: • Margo Azzarelli: July 21, 2 p.m. • Jozef Rothstein, author of “As the Matzo Ball Turns:” Aug. 5, noon-2 p.m. ❏ Local Author Weekend • July 13, 6-9 p.m.: Jolene Busher, “Patchtown: Life in Eckley Miners’ Village 1860-1920;”Alex & Ahesha Catalano,“365 Days Until … The Journey to Our Wedding;” Charles Mazzarella, “The Lion Shares;” Michelle Russell, “From Tennessee to Oz”(Parts 1 & 2); Kearyn Burke Wynn, “You’ll Always Be My Baby.” • July 14, 2-5 p.m.: Walter Brasch, “Before the First Snow: Stories From the Revolutions;” Deborah James, “Tangerine Spark and Rainbows Story;” Tom Lipovsky, “The Slovakian;” Kenny Luck, “Nepatized!;” Leo Murray, “Blackballed!” • July 14, 6-9 p.m.: David Blum, “The Last Pottsville Warrior;” Madeleine Coppola, “Child in the Mirror;” Patricia Goskowski Kubus, “Amanda Surprises Sarah;” Doris Washington, “The Joy in the Morning and a New Day Begins;” John Zelenski, “Walker’s Vale.” • July 15, 2-5 p.m.: Licia Gregory, “My Favorite Girl;” Suzy Kaminsky, “Our Forever Home;” Wasique Mirza, “Zero Point;” Rebecca Vetrini, “Mirrored Reflections;” Nancy White, “Tiger Pause.”
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group: Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. 18+. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register. Keystone College, La Plume • The Gathering: July 19-22. Lectures, panels, film, dance, music, hands-on workshops. Registration now open, visit gathering.keystone.edu. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) • Writer’s Showcase: July 21, 7 p.m. Call for info. Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565) • Crochet Club: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon, Thurs. 6-7:45 p.m., 12+, registration required. Participants bring their own crochet hook, yarn. Call, stop to register. • Basic Computer Class for Adults: Thurs., 10:30 a.m. Call to register. • Through July: “Fill a Bag Book Sale,” lobby. $2/bag. • Adult Summer Reading: Between the Covers: Adult fiction, nonfiction. Private book sale at end of summer. • Summer Reading Theme “Dream Big, Read:” through Aug. 13. Ages 18 months-adult. Programs will include reading, science, crafts, family movie nights, prizes, more. • Bedtime Stories: Wrapped books that kids can take home, rate. Each returned rate slip entered to win prizes. • Wednesday Lego Club: July 11. Wait list, call. Members may switch days for summer only. • Teen Summer Reading: Own the Night: Teens entering grades 6-12. July 12, 19, 26; Aug. 2, 9, 2 p.m. • Adult Baked Goods Book Club: July 16, 6 p.m. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime” by Mark Haddon • Art Contest: Deadline July 23. Pick up entry form at library. All art mediums except sculpture, no larger than 15.” Winners announced Aug. 13. Public Reading of Jeannine M. Luby’s “Wartz And All” July 25, 6:30 p.m., Lackawanna River
Heritage Trail, accessible from Laurel St., Archbald. $2 from each book sale donated to support programs of Lackawanna County Library System, to Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority. Info: WartzAndAll.com Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association • Library Lottery 2012: $100 ticket. Each ticket has 50 chances. Prizes $500-$50,000. Ticket application at susqcolibrary.org or county libraries. Drawing July 21. Call 570.278.1881 for info. West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847)
ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com) Summer Hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • “Summer Sonata: The Paintings of Sharon Cosgrove:” through Aug. 25. Second reception, Aug. 3, 6-9 p.m. Special presentation by Cosgrove, Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m. Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Cameraphone Show: Sept. 7-Oct. 2. Entry forms/guidelines available on website, at Marquis and AFA galleries. Accepting submissions until Aug. 31. Call for info. Dietrich Theatre (downtown Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500) • “Many Expression of Folk Art:” through Aug., during scheduled movie times or by appointment. Free.
• Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Informal discussion of memberselected books. • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.
VISUAL AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • Life Drawing sessions: every Mon., 7-9 p.m. Contact ted@tedmichalowski.com for info. • Drawing Socials: Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student. Artspace Gallery (221 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.0737) Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sat., noon-8 p.m., Sun., noon-5 p.m., or by appointment. • “Not Far From the Tree:” July 12-Aug. 19. Reception July 14, 6-8 p.m. Abigail Smith Kurecian, clay.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/ seniors; $2 children 6-12; members free. • “BEEyond,” featuring an artistic exploration via the lens of photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher, and “Directing Sunbeams: Beekeeping in Northeast Pennsylvania:” through Sept. 3. Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • “Childhood … Different Things To Different Children:” through Aug. 19. Front gallery. Photographer Theo Solomon of Monroe County. • “Friends and Lovers:” through Aug. 19. Back gallery. Photographer Don Manza. Marquis Art and Frame (515 Center St., Scranton, 570.344.3313) • Marie Jordan Photographic Exhibit “Inspirations:” through Aug. 1. Free, open to public. Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518) Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Two Travelers” work by Mary Lou Steinberg and Kate Senunas: July 20-Sept. 8. Opening reception July
New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • Art Exhibit: through July 13. Features local high school, college students. Free. Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/ schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • “SPCA Benefit Exhibit:” through Aug. 2. All artwork sold will have a percentage donated to SPCA. Exhibit free, open to public. Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center, 570.408.4325) Summer hours: Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m.; Mon-Thurs. by appointment only • “Alumni and Community: Selections from the Sordoni Art Gallery Permanent Collection:” through Aug. 5. Sullivan County Council on the Arts • Accepting applications for annual juried Fall Art Expo. At least $1,200 in cash prizes this year. Categories: Painting, drawing, photography, three-dimensional art. PDF applications at sullivanarts.org/upload/2012expoapplication.pdf. Info: sullivanarts.org, info@sullivanarts.org, 570.928.8927 • Fall Art Expo: Oct. 13-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Forksville Fairgrounds (Rte. 154, Forksville). Therapy Unlimited (312 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • “Faces:” Through July 31. Call for info, 570.352.2605. Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, WilkesBarre, 570.208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. • “Passion,” photography by Teri Moore: through Aug. 3. W -- compiled by Stephanie DeBalko, Weekender Staff Writer Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700) ❏Author Signing: • Jozef Rothstein, author of “As the Matzo Ball Turns:” July 12, noon-2 p.m. ❏ Events/Book Clubs: • Open Mic Night: last Tues. of every month, 6:30 p.m. • Writer’s Workgroup: Wyoming Valley Wordsmiths: first/third Tues.
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ARTSPACE Gallery (18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, 570.476.4460, artspacegallery.net) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat-Sun, noon-4 p.m. • Featured Artist: Don Manza, Photography
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hen the Weekender caught up with Kevin Lyman, it was on a rare day off for the Vans Warped Tour founder — but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t still hard at work. “We’re running around getting my daughter pink hair dye before we get out on the road,” Lyman said. “She’s DJing this summer, so there’s a run on pink hair dye in Pasadena.” Lyman’s daughter, Sierra, has been out on the road with him for Warped before, but this is the first year she’ll be DJing on the tour, which hits the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain Wednesday, July 18. “She goes by DJ Saucy, she’s 17,” Lyman shared. “She was actually born 13 days before we left on the first Warped Tour.” When Lyman held the inaugural Warped in 1995, he thought that it was going to just be a one-summer thing with some friends before he became a schoolteacher. “We were having Sierra, and I’d been working 300 nights a week in clubs, paying my own health insurance … I thought it
was time to use that degree I got in college,” he explained. Now, Warped is bigger than ever and, to Lyman, more eclectic than ever, which is his favorite part. “It’s back to wh what at it was in 1995. I get to put little tidbits of music in there that people wouldn’t expect as the ‘traditional al Warped sound,’”” hee began. “Well, what hatt is i the traditional Warped Warp Wa r ed sound? There’s reggae, there’s hipiphop, there’s metal, l punk, pop-punk, Irish folk — it’s always been en a very diverse lineup.” Lyman said the average rage ra ge age of Warped is 13-19, 9, and he wanted to makee a conscientious effort ttoo get the 24 year olds back acck this year. “At 19 years old, you’re going to want to run off to Coachellaa and Bonnaroo, and around 24, you’re coming back to the workforce, kf kf
Kevin Lyman founded the Vans Warped Tour in 1995.
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when the Weekender asked bassist Billy Hargrove the story behind the name Super Water Sympathy. “Every band member has their own idea of it. Let me see, I have my own idea somewhere written down,” Hargrove said, pausing before he rustled a paper. “Mine is ‘water’s systematic approach of possessing a universal state of mass all at once.’” And no, he didn’t pick that reply from a hat: “We try to give really interesting answers
for what it means,” he said, laughing. SWS is on 12 Warped Tour dates this summer; its final show will be the Wednesday, July 18 stop at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. “I’ve never been to Warped Tour,” Hargrove said. “It’s definitely exciting to be a part of it now because growing up, a lot of the big bands were on there. Now, we get to play with a bunch of great bands like Taking Back Sunday and The Used.” Hargrove called in from London two weeks ago, where SWS spent several weeks recording its second album
Coachella Festival proved to Lyman that he was on the right path. “The crowd was 19-24, and they were into Bassnectar or Swedish House Mafia, there was that giant tribe of people, but at 24, that crowd dropped off, that crowd was gone — 2435 wasn’t at Coachella, but 35 and older was, coming back to see Madness or Jimmy Cliff or Buzzcocks, because they can afford to go now, they can stay in a hotel,” Lyman said. “The 199 to olds, to 244 year yeaar ol lds ds,, li like ke every ever ev eryy 19-24 19-2 19 -244 should shhou ould ld do, do,
with producer Cam Blackwood, not in the studio, and we were who has worked with Florence writing a lyric, and we were + The Machine, Coldplay and like, ‘Oh, we should keep this Morrissey. for ourselves, that’s too good,’” Having written a lot he laughing. lot ot of of he added, adddeed d, la auugghi hing ing ng. g. W music for others, Hargrove arggro rove doesn’t find that process oceesss oc much different thann writing for his own band. bannd ba d. “You’re attached tto o iitt in a different way, it’s t’s ’s a whole other feeling,” ng, g,” he said. “It’s funny, today we were actually writing songs for other people because SW we’re mixing Ans S sing ley H er the album right ughe See New Found now, so we’re s. Glory, p. 18
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hreveport, La., band Super Water Sympathy might be one of the busiest bands you don’t know. It co-wrote and produced “Chandeliers” for B.o.B.’s new album, “Strange Clouds,” had its music featured on MTV’s “Caged,” and even created its own genre, “Water Pop,” described by the band as “a synthesis of classic symphonic ambience with modern ethereal anthems.” That lofty theme continued
you can’t spend all your student-loan money on going to concerts,” he mused. “And I’ve noticed that booking bands like Taking Back Sunday and The Used, New Found Glory and Yellowcard. To think they’re kind of the elder statesmen of Warped is very interesting.” A visit to this year’s
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they sleep in the dirt, stay up all night and dance their brains out.” Lyman hits the road for most of Warped, flying out occasionally to check on his other tours — Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and Rockstar Country Throwdown Tour — and he keeps himself sane by seeing the bands. “I love watching them. Physically, I’m fighting some worn-out legs right now, so that’s been a little discouraging, I get tired toward the end of the day,” he said. “I just have to go sit back and relax. I’m going to try to read a book in the afternoon now. I schedule my day to not run around.” Lyman, who, by the way, wants to finish Greg Critser’s “Generation Rx” before moving on to “The Last Fish Tale” by Mark Kurlansky — said the crowds have been very big so far. “This year, the kids are there early — they want to enjoy the whole day, so we’ve had to be on our toes,” he said. “I find myself at the front gate just trying to get all the kids in as quick as possible. I do a lot, and I have such great staff out there doing the nuts and bolts that I try to get out there and try to make this a better experience. “I’ll be the guy out there with ice packs on his knees, especially in Scranton with that hill!” W
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ou’re missing out if you haven’t had the pleasure of being personally serenaded by Lita Ford — with a Pink Floyd song, no less. When the former queen of ’80s hair metal checked in with the Weekender while primping for a meeting in Los Angeles, she gushed about the brilliance of the band’s album “The Dark Side of the Moon,” specifically the cash register effect in “Money.” And that initiated her unexpected solo. “You know, that damn album was on the charts for a year,” Ford mused. “What album has been on the charts for a year?” The topic of Pink Floyd arose because Ford has been quoted as saying that her new album, “Living Like a Runaway,” is a musical journey for the listener in much the same way the 1973 record was. “I mean, it’s not musically anything like ‘Dark Side of the Moon,’” Ford said, then referencing a documentary she saw on the making of the album. “But it’s just their whole concept of the way they wrote the album by teaming together as artists … I was just mesmerized because it was one of my favorite albums ever. “And they wrote it in a way that it felt right to them. They didn’t go by the rules of, ‘Oh, the record company says you have to write one of these.’ They wrote it from their heart and soul, and if something didn’t feel right to them, they didn’t use it.” Maybe that’s why Ford is so drawn to Pink Floyd in the first place. After her 2009 album “Wicked Wonderland” was met with little praise, she took to her new record with a personal vendetta. Did she follow
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“Each song has a feel to it, it makes you happy or it makes you sad, or it makes you drive real fast.” Lita Ford on her new album
the path of her English predecessors? “Oh, absolutely, without a doubt. If it didn’t feel right it got thrown away,” she shared. “This whole album really is a feel. Each song has a feel to it, it makes you happy or it makes you sad, or it makes you drive real fast.” Ford is returning to the stage this summer on a tour with Def Leppard and Poison, but she’s also got three headlining shows, one of which will be Thursday, July 12 at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe. “Living Like a Runaway” is
Lita Ford isn’t about to let her legacy die with the ’80s single ’Kiss Me Deadly.’
a nod not only to Ford’s days in all-girl rock band The Runaways but also to the notion of getting away from it all for a while. “I remember when I was 17, riding in the back of a black limousine, I can hear my mother saying to me in this thick Italian accent, ‘Lita, you just go kick ass those people,’” Ford shared. “In other words, she would say to me, ‘Run, baby, run. Go for it.’ “But I think a lot of people run from things, whether it’s microscopic like running from your homework or running from the law, running from your demons, whatever or whoever your demons may be.” The album was recorded in New Hampshire with producer Gary Hoey. “After we wrote the first two songs, which was ‘Love 2 Hate U’ and ‘Branded,’ we knew we had something special going on — musically of course, because he’s got an awesome wife,” Ford said, laughing. “Want to make that clear.” And the writing and recording process took about a year. “During the process, we were able to get a record deal with SPV records, and the songs just kept getting better and better. It was meant to be. Then we wrote ‘Asylum’ and ‘The Mask,’ and we were like ‘Whoa,’ — we were challenging ourselves big time.” W
Lita Ford: Thurs., July 12, 8 p.m., Penn’s Peak (325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe). $19. Info: pennspeak.com, litafordonline.com
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An 'Incredible' new phone
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hen you name a product “Incredible” you’re giving yourself a big set of shoes to fill. The original HTC Incredible phone featured an impressive 8 megapixel camera and a 1GHz processor, packed into a case that was slimmer and lighter than an iPhone. In almost every sense of the word, it lived up to its name. A few days ago, I got my hands on the newly released “Incredible 4G LTE” from Verizon Wireless. There’s a definite family resemblance to its older 3G sibling. But where the original device was all black, the Incredible 4G has been updated to match the latest HTC devices — it has a slightly polished bezel with understated crimson accents on the power button and camera
bezel. The phone starts up fast. It’s got a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1 gig of ram — there are better, but it’s definitely good enough to qualify as a high-end device and give the phone impressively snappy response. When browsing the Internet over Verizon’s 4G network, the phone was nearly as fast as a laptop with comparable specs. The 4-inch, 960x540 resolution display is strikingly beautiful. Combined with high pixel density (275 ppi), S-LCD technology delivers sharp imaging. The Incredible 4G runs Android 4.0, code named “Ice Cream Sandwich,” and every func-
tion and built-in app I tried was blazingly fast. Most 4G devices with big processors are murder on batteries, but it seems the Incredible 4G’s slightly relaxed 1.2 GHz processor speed has made a difference — the battery lasted as long as any 4G device I’ve tested so far. The phone comes preloaded with apps that make it usable right out of the box. The camera is the usual 8 megapixel model now found in most high-end devices. It doesn’t have a high-speed mode but still takes very sharp photos and high-definition video. There’s
The durable and portable Incredible 4G LTE by HTC is the new model on the market.
also a front-facing camera for video calls. If you’re shopping for a top-ofthe-line phone now, my recommendations would be limited to the Samsung Galaxy S3 or the HTC Incredible 4G. The Samsung is pricier but has a slightly faster processor and a bigger display. HTC devices in my experience seem to be a bit more rugged. It’s a hard choice, but for me, the fact that the HTC is more portable and durable tilts the scales in favor of the Incredible 4G. The HTC Incredible 4G LTE costs $149.99 with a two-year contract; full retail price is W $499.99.
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Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.
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ickstarter continues to be a vehicle of hope for musicians, moviemakers and other artistic spirits who want to get their products and visions out to the masses, and Kyle Laule is the latest local musician who’s using the website to release an album. “I was actually reading the Weekender and saw a story about someone using Kickstarter, and I figured it was something worth giving a shot,” said Laule, 24. The musician hopes to raise $4,000 by Wednesday, July 25 to record “Boy with a Big Gun” as his band Crustermutt at JL Studios in Pittston. Should he reach that amount, backers will receive anything from free digital pre-release copies of the album to one of the 300 pressed CDs to a handmade Crustermutt T-shirt or a personalized acoustic video. Should he not reach that
Kyle Laule hopes to raise funds for an album using Kickstarter. PHOTO BY AMANDA DITTMAR $4,000 mark, “then it kind of done, pretty much.” drops and nothing happens,” When talking about his muLaule said. “No one gets sic, Laule uses the word “gritcharged for the money, nothing ty” often, for good reason. goes through. I’ll have to find There’s a rawness and honesty another avenue of getting it to songs like “Black Widow
Blues” and “Infectious Blood,” which can be found on Crustermutt’s ReverbNation page. “The music that’s on Reverb now is just for that CD, but there’s probably like two albums worth of music I still have that’s a lot more grungier, it’s dirty, it’s raw — it’s just a mix of all different genres,” he said. Gritty comes up when discussing the name Crustermutt, too. “I can’t really pin it down, but we wanted to call the music kind of a mix of everything, like a mutt dog, but cruster is just because of the sheer raw, gritty sound of it,” Laule said. While he usually plays at open-mic nights at Brews Brothers West, River Street Jazz Cafe or The Irish Wolf Pub, Laule hopes that if he reaches his Kickstarter goal he’ll be able to get regular gigs. “Once I get a professional CD done, I’d play out so people aren’t like, ‘He’s some hack,’” he said.
Crustermutt Kickstarter campaign, through Wed., July 25. Info: kickstarter.com/projects/1750906503/crustermutt-boy-with-a-big-gunlooks-to-open-fire, reverbnation.com/crustermutt
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Laule takes a lot of his song inspirations from life experiences. “And then just mixed in with my opinions and takes on where society’s at now and where society’s been, so the whole vibe is kind of a western feel,” he began. “I mean, it’s not country music, but it’s got that gritty, living off the land, it’s kind of like it’s you, and you’ve got to make yourself survive.” Writing is something he does just about every day. “It kind of just hits you. You might think of a little lyric that you start revolving around, and then you have a guitar riff that you like, and you start mixing those in and then everything starts to jumble together — it’s kind of like collaging,” he explained with a laugh. “It’s like a big mishmash of experiences and stuff.” W
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1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com - Howie Mandel: July 22 - Orlando Jones: Aug. 12 - The Charlie Daniels Band: Sept. 2 - Justin Willman: Nov. 18
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 - Jim Gaffigan: July 26, 7 p.m., $47.50-$58.25 - Doo Wop “Plus”: Sept. 28, 7 p.m., $29.50-$49.50 - Celtic Thunder: Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., $65-$75 - Jackson Browne / Sara Watkins: Oct. 18, 8 p.m., $39-$66 - Hal Holbrook: Oct. 20, 8 p.m., $45$55 - Straight No Chaser: Oct. 27, 8 p.m., $36.45-$46.70 - Liza Minnelli: Nov. 3, 8 p.m., $69$150 - Brian Regan: Nov. 10, 8 p.m., $39.50 - Irish Tenors: March 8, 8 p.m., $39.50-$59.50 - Joan Rivers: April 27, 8 p.m., $39$47
THE KEYS
244 Penn Ave., Scranton - Ava Luna / Wicca Phase Springs Eternal / Honeybear Forest: Aug. 9, 9 p.m. 21+ w/ID
KIWANIS WYOMING COUNTY FAIR
Rt. 6, Meshoppen Phone: 570.836.9992 www.wyomingcountyfair.com - Colt Ford / Leah Burkey: Sept. 1, 7 p.m., $5-$15 - New Hollow: Sept. 2, 7 p.m., $5-$15
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MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe 570.325.0249 mauchchunkoperahouse.com - Red Horse: July 12, 8:30 p.m. $25 - Dancin’ Machine: July 20, 8 p.m., $21 - The Persuasions: July 21, 8 p.m., $23 - Solas: July 26, 8 p.m., $28 - Hot Buttered Rum: July 27, 8 p.m., $23 - U2Nation (U2 tribute): July 28, 8 p.m., $20 - Angela Easterling: Aug. 2, 8:30 p.m.,
$16 - Suzanne Vega: Aug. 10, 8:30 p.m., $34 - The Cowboy Junkies: Aug. 17, 8:30 p.m., $32 - Jeffrey Gaines: Aug. 18, 8 p.m., $20 - Michael Kaeshammer: Aug. 24, 8:30 p.m., $17 - Ryan Montbleau Band: Aug. 25, 8 p.m., $20 - Childhood’s End (Pink Floyd tribute): Sept. 1, 8 p.m., $22.85 - The Allentown Band: Sept. 2, $8-$15 - Victor Bailey and CBW (Coryell, Bailey, White): Sept. 8, 8 p.m., $28 - Real Diamond (Neal Diamond tribute): Sept. 15, 8 p.m., $23 - Enter the Haggis: Sept. 22, 8 p.m., $23 - The Fishtank Ensemble: Sept. 27, 8 p.m., $15 - The John Denver Tribute: Sept. 29, 8 p.m., $25 - Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband: Oct. 13, 8 p.m., $24 - Manhattan Lyric Opera: Oct. 14, 5 p.m., $25 - Jonathan Edwards / Michael Martin Murphey: Oct 19, 8 p.m., $34 - Simon and Garfunkel Retrospective: Oct. 20, 8 p.m., $24 - Swearingen & Kelli: Oct. 21, 6 p.m., $12 - The Badlees: Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m., $17 - Badge (Eric Clapton tribute): Oct. 27, 8 p.m., $23
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. - American Idol Live: Sept. 6, 7 p.m., $29.50-$65 - Eric Church / Justin Moore / Kip Moore: Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. $37.50$47.50 - Disney’s Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever: Dec. 2, 2 p.m., 5 p.m. $26-$60
MOUNT LAUREL PAC
1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment 570.588.2522 mountlaurelpac.com - Air Supply: July 13, 6 p.m., $47.50$62.50 - The Temptations: July 22, 4 p.m., $47.50-$62.50 - Lyle Lovett: July 29, 6 p.m., $72-$90 - Rock ’n’ Blues Fest ft. Johnny Winter / Edgar Winter / Leslie West / Rick Derringer / Kim Simmonds: Aug. 19, 6 p.m., $57.50-$75.50 - .38 Special: Aug. 24, 6 p.m., $59.50$72.50
MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT
44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com - KC & The Sunshine Band: July 20, 9 p.m., $40-$55 - JWoww from “Jersey Shore:” July 21, 10 p.m., Gypsies, $15 - Brian McKnight: July 28, 7:30 p.m., $40-$55 - The Idol Kings (Journey and John Cougar tribute): Aug. 4, 8 p.m., free - Vinny Guadagnino from “Jersey Shore”: Aug. 11, 10 p.m., Gypsies, $15 - Colin Raye: Aug. 17, 9 p.m., $20-$30 - Grand Funk Railroad: Aug. 18, 9 p.m., $25-$40 - Sandra Bernhard: Sept. 22, 8 p.m., $20-$30 - Michael Feinstein: Oct. 6, 8 p.m., $30-$40 - Stylistics: Oct. 20, 8 p.m., $30-$40 - The Trammps: Nov. 24, 8 p.m., $20-$30
NEW VISIONS STUDIO & GALLERY
201 Vine St., Scranton 570.878.3970 - Silhouette Lies / Lyla Ignights / Terror on the Screen / Days in Transit: July 11, 8 p.m. $7/door - Edelweiss / Bad Answers / To Hell With This / Halfling / Grey Zine: July 13, 7:30 p.m. $7/door
PENN’S PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - Lita Ford: July 12, 8 p.m., $19 - Arrival (Abba tribute): July 13, 8 p.m., $31-$36.75 - Raymond The Amish Comic: July 14, 8 p.m. - Yonder Mountain String Band: July 15, 8 p.m. - Jim Messina: July 20, 8 p.m., $31 - 7 Walkers: July 27, 8 p.m. - Vince Gill: Aug. 18, 8 p.m., $59.25$64.25 - Tracy Lawrence: Sept. 14, 8 p.m., $28-$43 - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Sept. 21, 8 p.m. - Herman’s Hermits / Peter Noone: Oct. 5, 8 p.m., $27-$42 - Tanya Tucker: Oct. 14, 8 p.m., $29$44 - Paul Revere and the Raiders: Oct. 26, 8 p.m., $27-$42 - Martina McBride: Oct. 28, 8 p.m., $62-$85 - Uriah Heep: Nov. 1, 8 p.m., $22 - Ryan Pelton: Nov. 9, 8 p.m., $22-$37 - Travis Tritt: Nov. 30, 8 p.m., $37-$52 - The Lettermen: Dec. 8, 8 p.m., $27-$42 - Ernie Haase / Signature Sound: Dec. 9, 7 p.m., $20-$35 - Rita Coolidge: Dec. 15, 8 p.m., $19-$34
PENNSYLVANIA BLUES FESTIVAL
Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton 610.826.7700 www.skibluemt.com July 27, 8 p.m.-midnight; July 28, 1 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; July 29, noon-9 p.m. Fri. main stage: Mikey Junior & The Stone Cold Blues Band, Sat.: Marquise Knox, Michael Burks, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Joe Louis Walker, Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues w/ Lurrie Bell, Carlos Johnson & Demetria Farr. Tent stage: Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers, Wallace Coleman, Billy Branch & Lurrie Bell, Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers, Wallace Coleman, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Steve Guyger & The Excellos. Sun. main stage: Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Teeny Tucker, Earl Thomas, Brooks Family Blues Dynasty Ft. Lonnie, Ronnie & Wayne BakerBrooks. Tent stage: Corey Harris, The Brooks Family Acoustic, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Teeny Tucker. On-site camping, visit website for ticket prices/info.
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
667 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - Donna Jean Godchaux Band / Mark Karan: July 11, 8 p.m., $12-$15 - Driftwood / The Coal Town Rounders: July 12, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Connor Kenndy Band (Pink Floyd tribute): July 13, 8 p.m., $5-$10 - The Idol Kings (Journey and John Mellencamp tribute): July 14, 8 p.m., $8-$10 - Women Who Rock VII ft. Phyllis Hopkins / Kira Lee Karakoresky / K8 / Kayie Kelly / Melissa Krahnke / Maria DuBiel / Shannon Marasyada trio / DJ Freckletone: July 19, 5 p.m., $10 - Jel / DJ Abilities / Void Pedal / The Beatteks / Evil Bee: July 20, 8 p.m., $10 - Leroy Justice / Charles Havira: July 21, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Don Shappelle & The Pick Ups: July 26, 7 p.m., $5 - Laser Sex / Solaris: July 27, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Sonic Spank / Clay Parnell: July 28, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Clarence Spady: Aug. 2, 7 p.m., $5-$10 - Start Making Sense / Great White Caps (The Talking Heads tribute): Aug. 4, 8 p.m., $8-$15 - Strawberry Jam: Aug. 11, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Preach Freedom Band / Poogie Bell: Aug. 17, 8 p.m., $8-$10 - Jennifer Hartswick Band: Aug. 18, 8 p.m., $10-$15 - Anders Osborne: Aug. 31, 9 p.m., $15-$25 - Misty Mountain (Led Zeppelin tribute): Sept. 1, 8 p.m., $5-$10
- Cabinet: Sept. 7, 8 p.m., $8-$12 - Ol’ Cabbage (Phish tribute): Sept. 8, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Miz / Big Daddy Love: Sept. 14, 8 p.m., $8-$12 - Suze / Flabberghaster: Sept. 15, 8 p.m., $5-$8 - Royal Scam (Steely Dan tribute): Sept. 22, 7 p.m., $10-$15 - Alan Evans Trio / XVSK: Sept. 26, 9 p.m., $12-$18 - Brothers Past: Sept. 27, 8 p.m., $10-$15 - The Woody Brown’s Project: Sept. 29, 8 p.m., $5-$8
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 - The Midtown Men: Jan. 18-20, times vary, $37-$57 - Celtic Woman: March 19, 7:30 p.m., $59
8TH ANNUAL SCRANTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton scrantonjazzfestival.org. Phone: 570.487.3954 Aug. 3-5: The Average White Band / The Hot Club of Detroit / Roseanna Vitro / Giacomo Gates / Bill GoodwinBig Band Tribute to Jaco Pastorious / La Cuccina / more.
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com - Sinners to Saints: July 13, 6 p.m., $10 advance, $12 day of - Edelweiss: July 14, 6 p.m., $8 - Volbeat / HellYeah: July 18, 7 p.m., $27.50 - KC and the Sunshine Band: July 20, 9 p.m., $40-$55 - ALO: July 21, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $17 day of - Brian McKnight: July 28, 9 p.m., $43-$58 - 311 / Slightly Stoopid (Sherman Summer Stage, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond): July 31, 7 p.m., $49.50 - Valencia Vas: Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., $12 - Wu-Block ft. Ghostface Killah / Sheek Louch / Saigon: Aug. 9, 8 p.m., $30 - Kenny Vance and the Planotones: Aug. 11, 8 p.m., $35-$45 - Find Vienna: Aug. 14, 8 p.m., $8 - Collin Raye: Aug. 17, 9 p.m., $35-$45 - Grand Funk Railroad: Aug. 18, 9 p.m., $28-$43 - Steve Vai / Beverly McClellan: Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m., $30-$45 - Keller Williams: Sept. 28, 9 p.m., $20 advance, $22 day of - Medeski, Martin & Wood: Oct. 11, 8
For tickets and more info on the event, visit 4WheelJamboree.com or FamilyEvents.com or call 317.236.6515. For more on Sturgeon, visit jasonsturgeonmusic.com. - OCD: Moosh and Twist / Aer / Guy Harrison: July 15, 7 p.m. - Hoobastank: July 17, 6:30 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
p.m., $25-$32
TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton - Vans Warped Tour ft. Taking Back Sunday / New Found Glory / Motionless In White, more: July 18, noon, $37.50 - Mayhem Festival ft. Motorhead / Slayer / Slipknot / As I Lay Dying / The Devil Wears Prada / Asking Alexandria, more: Aug. 4, $42-$74.50 - The Peach Festival ft. Allman Brothers Band / Zac Brown Band / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Warren Haynes Band / O.A.R. / Cabinet / Miz, more: Aug. 10-12, $99-$225 - Chicago / The Doobie Brothers: Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m., $82-$92 - Uproar Festival ft. Shinedown / Godsmack / Staind / Papa Roach / Adelitas Way / P.O.D., more: Aug. 28, 2 p.m., $55-$85 - Kiss / Motley Crue: Sept. 18, 7 p.m., $50.85-$185
UNDER THE STARS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
Wells Fargo Amphitheatre at Misericordia University, Dallas. Phone: 570.674.6719 www.misericordia.edu/theartsandmore - Neil Sedaka: July 27, 8 p.m. Tables of 6/$420, amphitheater tickets/$45, lawn seats/$30. PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - Hot Chip: July 21, 8:30 p.m. - M83: Aug. 1, 8 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA
334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 - Misstallica / Show No Mercy / Peace Sells / Thunderbox: July 14, 7 p.m.
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 - Phila Rock N Blues Fest ft. Edgar Winter / Johnny Winter / Rick Derringer, more: Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. - Keith Sweat: Aug. 18, 8 p.m.
MANN CENTER
52nd and Parkside, Philadelphia Phone: 215.893.1999 - Scorpions / Tesla: July 11, 7:30 p.m. - Chris Botti: July 19, 8 p.m. - The Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses: July 25, 8:30 p.m. - Maze Festival ft. Frankie Beverly / Patti Labelle / The O’Jays / Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds / Tank: July 27, 6 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - Yes: July 20, 7 p.m. - Meat Loaf: Aug. 2, 8 p.m.
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 - EL-P / Killer Mike: July 14, 9 p.m. - SiXkill: July 21, 6:30 p.m.
SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER
1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. Phone: 609.365.1300 - Zac Brown Band / Sonia Leigh / Nic Cowan: July 14, 7 p.m. - Vans Warped Tour: July 20, noon - XPoNential Music Festival ft. Wilco / The Avett Brothers / Dr. Dog: July 21, 7 p.m.
WELLS FARGO CENTER
Broad St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.3600 - Van Halen: July 11, 7:30 p.m., CANCELED - Aerosmith / Cheap Trick: July 21, 8 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA
HERSHEYPARK STADIUM
100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey Phone: 717.534.3911 - Nickelback: July 14 - Big Time Rush: Aug. 11 - Def Leppard: Aug. 15
SANDS BETHLEHEM
77 Sands Blvd., Bethlehem Phone: - Don Rickles: July 12, 7 p.m. - Andrew Dice Clay: July 14, 8 p.m. - The B-52s / Squeeze: July 17, 7 p.m. - Yes: July 18, 7 p.m.
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 - Mindless Behavior: July 14, 3 and 8 p.m. - Seal / Macy Gray: July 17-18, 8 p.m.
BETHEL WOODS CENTER
Bethel NY www.bethelwoodscenter.org - Doo Wop Extravaganza: July 14, 7 p.m. - Furthur: July 15, 7 p.m. - Summerland Tour ft. Everclear / Sugar Ray / Gin Blossoms / Lit / Marcy Playground: July 20, 7:30 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Fuel / Filter: July 12, 7 p.m. - El-P / Killer Mike / Mr. Muthaf**Kin Exquire / Despot: July 13, 8 p.m. - Armor For Sleep: July 14, 7 p.m. - Steel Panther / The Dirty Pearls: July 18, 7 p.m.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Summerland Tour ft. Everclear / Sugar Ray / Gin Blossoms / Lit / Marcy Playground: July 18, 7 p.m.
BORGATA HOTEL AND CASINO
Atlantic City, NJ Phone:1.866.MYBORGATA.com - Squeeze / B-52s: July 13, 8 p.m. - Aziz Ansari: July 13-14, TIMES VARY - Jerry Seinfeld: July 14, 8 p.m. - Steve Aoki: July 14 & 30, 10 p.m. - Stevie Nicks: July 15, 8 p.m. - Santana: July 20-21, 8 p.m.
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Sturgeon’s current single, “Time Bomb,” is the lead from his forthcoming album, due out later this year. The video for the song debuted at No. 3 on CMT’s “High 5 Video Countdown.” “Time Bomb” is also the theme song for the 2012 Monster Truck Nationals Tour.
NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012
Ticking time bomb Country artist Jason Sturgeon will perform Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 at the 25th Anniversary A&A Auto Stores Summer 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds (620 W. 3rd St., Bloomsburg).
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012
We d n e s d a y : Bar On Oak: Line Dancing Brews Brothers Luzerne: Karaoke w/ Speaker Jam Hops & Barley’s: Karaoke Night w/ DJ Bounce J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s Ta v e r n o n t h e H i l l : K a r a o k e Lower End: FREE JUKE BOX Metro: Karaoke w/ Joe Miraglia O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : D J E F X A l l R e q u e s t P a r t y Q u a k e r S t e a k a n d L u b e - D i c k s o n C i t y – M r. E c h o 6 - 9 River Street Jazz Caféé: Donna Jean Godchaux Band w/ Mark Karan of Ratdog, Donna Jean Godchaux original member of the Greatful Dead Ruth’s Chris: live music in the lounge Slate: DJ Linda Stan’s Caféé: Open Mic Night w/ Kyle Lucarino Wi s e G u y s : O p e n M i c w / S p i l l w a y s F r o n t m e n R y a n & A n t h o n y Wo o d l a n d s : S U M M E R D E C K P A R T Y S T R E A M S I D E / H A VA N A B A R w / RONNIE WILLIAMS V- S p o t : E r i c R u d y A c o u s t i c Thursday: Arturo’s: Mark Maros B a r O n O a k : T h e To n e s B a r t & U r b y ’ s : Tr i v i a Breakers, Mohegan Sun: Stealing Neil Chacko’s: Bike Night w/ Kartune H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é é : W h a t ’ s G o i n ’ O n d u o J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s Ta v e r n o n t h e H i l l : B i n g o K i n g ’ s , M o u n t a i n To p : E r i c M e l l a s Liam’s: Banga Bro’s Presents DJ Switch L o w e r E n d : D J Tr a c e y D e e C e e O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K A R A O K E River Grille: DJ OOH WEE R i v e r S t r e e t J a z z C a f é é : D r i f t w o o d & C o a l To w n R o u n d e r s Rox 52: Beer Pong Ruth’s Chris: live music in the lounge S t . J a m e s G a t e @ S a n d s C a s i n o - B e t h l e h e m - M r. E c h o 7 - 1 1 To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : D J Wi s e G u y s : K a r a o k e w / D J L u c a s Wo o d l a n d s : C l u b H D i n s i d e E v o l u t i o n w / D J ’ s R E D B U L L R O N & D J D ATA V- S p o t : J a c k s o n Ve e A c o u s t i c
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Friday: Arturo’s: Last DJ’s 9pm-1am Ash/Buca Del Vino: Steve Martin & The Jerks Bar On Oak: Lipstyk Breakers, Mohegan Sun: M80 Brews Brothers, Pittston: Country night w/ DJ Crocket G r o t t o , H a r v e y s L a k e : M r. R o d g e r ’ s N e i g h b o r h o o d G r o t t o , Wy o m i n g Va l l e y M a l l : Te d d y Yo u n g Hops & Barleys: Indoor summer deck party J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s Ta v e r n o n t h e H i l l : D J L i z Liam’s: Ol’ Cabbage and Chillin in Public Lower End: DJ Digital Merto: Big Daddy Dex O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K A R A O K E Over Pour: Nick Coyle R i v e r G r i l l e : D J To n e z River Street Jazz Caféé: ReThink Pink Rox 52: Free Jukebox Ruth’s Chris: live music in the lounge Senunas’: Music by Frank S S l a t e : M r. E c h o 1 0 - 1 : 3 0 S t a n ’ s C a f é é : R o n n i e Wi l l i a m s
To m m y b o y ’ s B a r & G r i l l : B r i a n M a r t i n W i s e G u y s : D J R a n s o m & D J Wo o g i e C D R e l e a s e P a r t y Wo o d l a n d s : E v o l u t i o n N i g h t c l u b - D J D ATA - D J R E D B U L L R O N V- S p o t : S i x G u n s L o a d e d Saturday: Arturo’s: Lipstyk Ash/Buca Del Vino: Dance Part B a r O n O a k : Tr i p l e T D J ’ s Breakers, Mohegan Sun: Five Second High Brews Brothers, Luzerne: Nick Coyle Brews Brothers, Pittston: UFC 148 J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s Ta v e r n o n t h e H i l l : S t o n e c a t D u o K i n g ’ s , M o u n t a i n To p : B e t t e r w i t h B e e r L a k e C a r e y : M r. E c h o 9 3 0 - 1 3 0 Liam’s:1 Red X, Cause of Afflication and 3 to Breathe Metro: Southbound Duo O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r o a k e & R A G E ! D J s O v e r P o u r : J u l y 2 1 s t T h e S h o w, H o s t e d b y M C L . O . S R i v e r G r i l l e : D J O o h We e R i v e r S t r e e t J a z z C a f é é : T h e I d o l K i n g s ( Tr i b u t e t o J o u r n e y & Mellencamp) Rox 52: Free Jukebox Ruth’s Chris: live music in the lounge Slate: DJ L & S Stan’s Caféé: Lee Strumski To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : G o n e C r a z y, B e n e f i t f o r J o a n n e Wi s e G u y s : G r a c e s D o w n f a l l w / D J R a n s o m Wo o d l a n d s : E v o l u t i o n N i g h t c l u b - D J D ATA p l a y i n g To p 4 0 & C l u b Music w/ Host “Fishboy” of 98.5 KRZ V- S p o t : T h e Wa n a b e e ’ s Sunday: Brews Brothers, Luzerne: Robb Brown Breakers, Mohegan Sun: UUU JJ Bankos: Mr Echo 6-9 Liams: KSW Night with Dr Steiners and Bones Jones Lower End: Sting Ray Metro: Live Jazz 11-1, Charles Havira 6-9 O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : B e n e f i t f o r K r i s t e n B o o t h 3 B a n d s D o o r s o p e n @3pm Wo o d l a n d s : 4 0 S o m e t h i n g ” w / T h e To n e s B a n d a n d D J G o d f a t h e r V- S p o t : V- S p o t I d o l K a r a o k e S i g n - U p s Monday: Ash/Buca Del Vino: Industry Night w/ DJ Real J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s Ta v e r n o n t h e H i l l : U n p l u g g e d M o n d a y - O p e n M i c R i v e r G r i l l e : B e a n B a g To s s To u r n a m e n t s To m m y b o y ’ s : F r e e J u k e b o x Wi s e G u y s : D J R a n s o m Tu e s d a y : Brews Brothers, Luzerne: Open Mic Night w/ Paul Martin G r o t t o , E d w a r d s v i l l e : G a m e S h o w M a n i a w / D J M i k e Wa l t o n Grotto, Harvey’s Lake: The Sperazza Duo Hops & Barleys: Aaron Bruch Jim McCarthy’s: Karaoke O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e & D J F i y a w e r x Slate: DJ Hard Drive To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : O p e n M i c N i g h t W i s e G u y s : V J S t e v e n Wa l l a c e
Wed.
LINE DANCE
7-11 BARB MONROE, INSTRUCTOR DJ BIG JOHN, IRON COWBOY
Thurs.
THE TONES 8-11
Fri.
LIPSTYK 9-1
Sat.
TRIPLET DJs 9-1
Oak St. Pittston TWP. 654-1112
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CLAMS 15¢ EACH IHO
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PEEL AND EAT SHRIMP (IHO)
$3.95 1/2 LB.
STAN’S CAFE WEDNESDAY
OPEN MIC NIGHT W/ KYLE LUCARINO 9-1 OPEN JAM SESSION
HAPPY HOUR 8-12 MILLER HIGH LIFE $1.75
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SATURDAY
RONNIE WILLIAMS 9-1
LEE STRUMSKI
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Vesuvio’s is now in Wilkes-Barre Home of the cheese steak stuffed pizza
Wed. 7/11
Quaker Steak & Lube
111 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre PA
570.824.8747
Dickson City 6-9 Thurs., 7/12
WED - FRI 5-7PM
St. James Gate
1/2 PRICED DRINKS
at Sands Casino Bethlehem 7-11 Fri., 7/13
FRI 10-12 & SAT 9-12PM
Slate
$2 BOMBS $3 PINNACLE PINT MIXERS
Hanover Twp. 10-1:30 Sat., 7/14 PRIVATE PARTY Happy Birthday Angie! Sun., 7/15
SUN 5-7PM
$1.25 DOMESTIC DRAFTS
Banko’s
NOW DELIVERING
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ALBUM REVIEWS Pumpkins' smashing 'Oceania'
When The Smashing Pumpkins released its seventh studio album, “Oceania,” in June, it was basically as a semblance of the former band — frontman Billy Corgan is the only remaining member. Though let’s face it, Corgan’s pretty much been the band since its inception. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 but has since slipped quite a few slots. That’s probably because the initial surge of sales was thanks to a horde of working-class 30somethings who’ve stowed away their flannels and Doc Martens but not their musical inclinations.
Regardless, “Oceania” is a remarkably constructed auditory feast for the ears. Well, other than the few moments when Corgan’s voice takes on a cartoonish screech. Those points notwithstanding, the album, which is part of the band’s larger 44-song work-inprogress “Teargarden by Kaleidyscope,” takes the listener on a complete journey. Opening track “Quasar” has a grand, theatrical feel with powerful electric guitar and Corgan declaring, “God right on! Krishna right on! Mark right on!” The middle settles in with little
Ugly Kid Joe “Stairway To Hell” Rating: W W W W
Ugly Kid Joe goes to 'Hell' Back in 1992, amid a sea of fuzzy guitar and flannel-clad Kurt Cobain wannabes, came the musical middle finger known as Ugly Kid Joe. The band’s snotty, skater-metal anthem “Everything About You” somehow cut through the thick Seattle crust of the era to push the band to platinum status. UKJ defied the odds for a few more years, charting another hit with a sneering cover of Harry
’90s Pumpkins guitar swells, and the end ushers us out with the lovely, almost ethereal “Wildflower.” The actual story the album is telling is up to the listener, but the pieces are all laid out. “Pinwheels” is an album standout, calling to mind the band Battles, which has a knack for giving sounds to inanimate objects or things that don’t otherwise have a sound. The instrumentals on this track give life to what one might imagine a pinwheel to sound like, if one thought about that kind of thing. “Pale Horse” is another piece that stops the listener in his or her proverbial tracks, with Corgan chanting “Thora Zine” over and over and a melody that plays like a lullaby. On “Oceania,” The Smashing Pumpkins invites listeners into a labyrinth of musical and lyrical composition, and the risks it takes are well worth it in the end. -- Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
Chapin’s “Cat’s In The Cradle,” before packing it in near the onset of the 2000s. The band now returns to again bully mainstream rock convention with “Stairway To Hell.” The six-song EP sees the California miscreants latching onto a darker, heavier, yet still playfully irreverent sound. “Devil’s Paradise” punishes a midtempo groove with a merciless guitar spank that’s more Down than hair-metal string screech. “You Make Me Sick” is classic, deliciously juvenile UKJ token morose humor. Whitfield Crane’s voice scathes, “I feel like killing, lots of blood spilling, down to the very last drop,” over a de-tuned bottom end. “Love Ain’t True!” is probably the most unique cut, featuring a vocal cameo by Fishbone’s Angelo Moore; that band’s trademark horn section slices through the song’s funk-metal vortex like a knife. Elsewhere, the semi-acoustic, slapstick country overtones of “Another Beer” cement UKJ’s reputation as not only one of hard rock’s most loveable scamps, but one its most mangy, mongrel dogs. Brazen, wise-ass metal from a band that, while never taking itself too seriously, always rocks a hard, stiff upper lip while doling out the trashy revelry. This “comeback” will likely inspire more than a few disgusted smirks, just the way UKJ likes it. -- Mark Uricheck Weekender Correspondent
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Everclear “Invisible Stars” Rating: W W W 1/2
Everclear transcends the '90s Some artists have the fortune (either good or bad, depending on who you ask) of forever being associated with a certain era. For Everclear, that would be somewhere about 1995, when the five-piece outfit first started making waves on commercial radio. The band’s latest, “Invisible Stars,” definitely doesn’t break the mold,
Top at 8 with Ralphie Aversa 8. Ellie Goulding: “Lights” 7. Gotye/Kimbra: “Somebody That I Used to Know” 6. Rihanna: “Where Have You Been” 5. Katy Perry: “Wide Awake” 4. fun./Janelle Monae: “We Are
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The Smashing Pumpkins “Oceania” but it is hardly stale either. While stylistically speaking, “Invisible Stars” is very similar to everything that Everclear has done to date (buzzsaw guitars, strong beats and catchy, singalong choruses), the subject matter of much of the album gives it a bit of a retrospective feel. This is especially apparent on “Falling in a Good Way,” but quite a few other tracks — such as “Aces,” “Promenade” or “The Golden Rule” — show that Everclear is a band that still enjoys shredding at full speed but has learned a few things along the way. Elsewhere, the band is more here-andnow. “Tiger in a Burning Tree” revels in its ambiguity and is almost impossible not to sing along to. “Jackie Robinson” tells a somewhat serious tale in a lighthearted manner, and “Rocket for the Girl” is as classic and open of a love song as one could ever hope to write. “Invisible Stars” is a solid, energetic album, and, for all intents and purposes, Everclear doesn’t seem to have skipped a beat. The music is down-to-earth, blatantly honest, plenty of fun and never tries to be something that it isn’t. Younger music fans will certainly enjoy it, but it’s likely that a lot of copies of this album will be sold to the 30- to 39-year-old demographic, who will definitely enjoy the trip back to their younger days.
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By Pete Croatto
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Same old Spidey F
ive years after “SpiderMan 3” we get “The Amazing Spider-Man.” Marc Webb’s curious reboot shares similarities with Sam Raimi’s increasingly annoying movies — minus the pumpedup theatrics and campy humor. Some people may consider that progress. Some may wonder, why bother? Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), our protagonist, is still a socially awkward high-school science whiz. He still develops fantastic powers after being bitten by a genetically enhanced spider and becomes a crime fighter after his guardian and role model, Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen), is killed by a street thug thanks to Peter’s indifference. This happens after Peter finds his late father’s longforgotten briefcase, which contains a newspaper clipping of the older Parker with a colleague and an important-looking algorithm. Peter tracks down the man in the photo: One-armed, maverick geneticist Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans). Peter shares the algorithm with the doctor, who uses it to regenerate the limbs on threelegged mice by incorporating a lizard’s DNA. The human trials aren’t so successful: Connors morphs into an all-powerful lizard that wreaks havoc on New York City. Peter has to stop the cra-
zy Connors, who has become convinced that the world would be better if all humans were lizard people. Webb previously directed the buoyant romantic comedy “(500) Days of Summer,” so it’s not surprising that the strength of “The Amazing Spider-Man” is more emotional Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) is Peter’s than visceral. classmate and love interest in ‘The Garfield, in a Amazing Spider-Man.’ terrific performing Tobey Maguire and Kirsten ance, captures the rhythms of Dunst made the original franteenage behavior: The nervous chise insufferable — and then half-answers, the surly attitude provide the conflict. Peter, inwhen criticized by adults. As spired by Uncle Ben’s advice, he settles into his new skill-set can help the city, so he has a — witness his scene with an moral obligation to do someovermatched car thief — the thing. Gwen can’t stand to love cockiness is all too familiar. another person — her father Peter thinks he has everything figured out. But the skills mean (Denis Leary) is a Spider-Manhating NYC police captain — nothing if you don’t use them who may not come back. responsibly. Even superheroes But “The Amazing Spiderhave to become grownups. Man” never goes all-in on its Emma Stone, clad in boots not-so-obvious strengths. Chrisand sporting blonde locks, protopher Nolan’s “The Dark vides her trademark smirk and Knight” was a masterpiece of smarts as Gwen Stacy, Parker’s psychological unease. “The love interest and classmate. Avengers” stressed wit and (Their hallway courtship is one comic timing. Webb adds a of the movie’s best scenes.) thoughtful dash here, a dramatWebb and his writers smartly ic splash there, but we never put them together — the “willfeel like we’re about to embark they-connect storyline” involv-
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Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) becomes Spider-Man in this big-screen reboot. looks good and moves fast. So on a bold new adventure. He was the 2002 original. Future just tweaks what we’ve seen installments must show more before. (At least take Peter and Gwen out of high school, espe- ambition; it’s hard to get excited over the same old thing. cially since Garfield and Stone have a combined age of 52, or provide a villain in this series For more of Pete’s cinematic whose agenda isn’t mutated musings, please visit rage.) whatpeteswatching. “The Amazing Spider-Man” blogspo.com or follow is a solid, well-acted movie that @PeteCroatto.
reel attractions Opening this week: “Ice Age: Continental Drift” Coming next week: “The Dark Knight Rises” The bat is back for a final flight.
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Covington’s 64th Annual Fireman’s Picnic July 11-14, 6 p.m. nightly; 3 p.m. Sat. Ride tickets start $1.25. Family night July 11. Fireman’s Parade, 7 p.m., July 12. Tommy Guns Band, July 13. Fireworks July 14. Ride wristbands some days. To participate in parade, call 570.842.8237. Holy Cross Bazaar July 20-22, Holy Cross Church (Buttonwood, Hanover). Raffles, food, games, tiki bar. Info: 570.823.6242 Holy Family Church Summer Bazaar July 20-22, 828 Main St., Sugar Notch. Rain or shine under tents. Ethnic foods, games, bingo, prizes. Live bands: Fri., Groove Train; Sat., 40LB Head; Sun., Oz. Saint Maria Goretti Parish Festival July 27-29, 5- 10 p.m., church grounds, Laflin. Live music: July 27, Groove Train; July 28, The Mace In Dickson Band; July 29, Jeanne Zano Band. Air-conditioned
indoor bingo, bake sale. Ethnic foods, prizes, pony rides, water wars, Vera Bradley. St. Joseph’s Annual Summer Festival July 27-29, Marywood University Grounds (parking lot behind Mellow Center) Food, games, music.
William Walker Hose Company Corn and Clam Slam July 18-21, 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield. Food, kids’ rides, games, raffles, soft drinks, adult beverages. Entertainment, 8 p.m.: July 19, Jigsaw Johnny; July 20, Jeffrey James Band; July 21, Graces Downfall. Parade through downtown Mayfield, Sat., 7 p.m. Free admission. Info: cornnclamslam.com
BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS 2nd Annual Pink & Blue Golf Tournament July 14, 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Blue Ridge Trail Golf
Club (260 Country Club Dr., Mountain Top; 570.868.4653). $100/player, $400/team. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit local breast cancer, prostate/ colon cancer organizations. 6th Annual “Rock For Tots” Holiday Benefit Concert July 21, 4 p.m.-close, Joe’s Ranch House (Rte. 652, Beach Lake). Under 21 welcome 4-8 p.m. $10 donation advance, $15 at door, $10 with new toy. Under 12, $5. Mr. Echo, Walt Prez & The Awesome, SideTracked, Joe Roche of MoJo Music, DJ Elektrix. Info: 570.470.3732, 470.0012, rockfortots.net. Proceeds donated to Wayne County Children’s Christmas Bureau. American Cancer Society ❏ Relay for Life Events: • Duck Derby: July 21, Coal St. Complex Annual Blood Drive for the Love of Pete July 28, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Anthony’s Maronite Church (311 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre). In honor
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of Peter Bonczewski Jr. Info: 1.800.GIVE.LIFE Candy’s Place (570.714.8800) • 3rd Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon: July 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Woodlands, Plains Twp. $25. To reserve table, call or visit cancerwellnessnepa.org. Give Jim Lance a Second Chance July 14, 5-10 p.m., Holy Rosary Center (W. Market St., Scranton). Donations can be made payable to “Jim Lance Fund.” Info: 570.575.6752 Golf for Education July 23, noon, Edgewood in the Pines Golf Course (Edgewood Road, Drums). Proceeds benefit student scholarships at Rock Solid Academy. Info: Mark DiPippa, 570.675.7625 Hockey Fights Cancer July 14, gates 10 a.m., first game 11 a.m., Quality Hill Playground (Hill St., Nanticoke). $12. Proceeds benefit Medical Oncology Associates. Info/tickets,
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e-mail qualityhillchiefs@gmail.com. Mission for Mason 2 July 29, 1-10 p.m., Woodlands Inn & Resort (1073 Rte. 315, Plains Twp.). $12 at door. Basket raffles, Mr. Jay and Magic Frede. UUU, Graces Downfall, Dodge City, more. Proceeds benefit Cancertacular and childhood cancer in NEPA. A Night at the Races: Benefit for Michael Rosenko July 20, 5 p.m., Holy Family Parish (574 Rear Bennett St., Luzerne). $20, includes horse, food, BYOB. Basket raffles. 21+. Rosenko is a veteran battling stage 4 throat cancer. Info: 570.331.4741 Pocono Raceway Blood Drive July 12, 8 a.m.-noon, PennDOT District 4 Office (55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore). Donors receive free grandstand admission ticket to all Aug. 4 race events. Info: 570.963.4044
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teer, Bisignani instead landed an acting role. He has since directed more than a hundred plays, many for Actors Circle, which he helped form in 1982, and is happy to take on the role again for “Where the Bleep is Poor Tom?” The two men have worked together previously and speak highly of each other. “We get along very well, and I’m not afraid to make suggestions,” Bisignani said. “I respect the fact that it’s his play.” Together, McInerney and Bisignani will present a young professor producer, a professional director, a star who is dissatisfied with everything, a student actress having trouble memorizing her lines, the ex-wife of the star, a nun chaperoning a flock of children, an eccentric publicist and a professional actor having drinking and costume problems. “I’ve often thought at rehearsal that we should let people come to the rehearsals because it is sometimes more entertaining than the play itself, and sometimes you have no concept that, right this moment, what is happening right back stage while watching a play on stage,” Bisignani said. He said the 96-seat Providence Playhouse works wonderfully with McInerney’s story. “It’s a beautiful little theater. It’s a high space with a great stage. There isn’t a bad seat in the place,” Bisignani shared. The writer, director and cast will be ready as the curtain goes up to give the audience a sneak peek at all of the comedy ensuing backstage, as a colorful company of characters shows what it’s like to prepare for a play on opening night. “Everyone should go to the theater to see plays, in general. If you read books, if you go to movies, if you go to a concert, if you go to see a ballet, these are all art forms, and you should expose yourself to every art form,” Bisignani said. W Actors Circle presents “Where the Bleep is Poor Tom?,” July 12-15, 8 p.m., Providence Playhouse (1256 Providence Road, Scranton). $12 GA, $10 seniors, $8 students. Info: actorscircle.org, 570.342.9707
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(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org) • John McInerney’s “Where the Bleep is Poor Tom?:” July 12-15, 8 p.m. $12 GA, $10 seniors, $8 students. • Auditions for “Bell, Book & Candle:” July 16-17, 7 p.m. Needed: Actors, actresses from 20s up. For info, call director at 575.2223.
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • “West Side Story:” Aug. 2-3, 8 p.m. Presented by Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute. $20/adults, $12/students, seniors. Tickets in advance or at door. Call 270.2186 for info.
Hazleton). All ages welcome. Everyone who auditions will be included in cast. Shows in Sept. Info: 454.3305, mcgroganj@gmail.com
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS
(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or musicbox.org) • “Avenue Q:” July 20-Aug. 5; Fri.Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. Dinner and show, show only. July 19, special show-only preview, $12. Recommended for mature audiences only. • Enrollment open for Music Box Summer Theatre Workshop: Sessions
GREEN RIDGE YOUTH THEATRE
(1501 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, 570.346.7106) • Youth Camp, “Aladdin Jr:” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Session 1: July 16-27; performances July 28-29. Session 2: Aug. 6-17; performances Aug. 18-19. $350. Call for info/registration.
THE HOUDINI MUSEUM THEATER
(1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.342.5555) • Psychic Theater’s “Haunted! Mysteries of THE Beyond:” Nightly through Sept. 15, curtain rises 7 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 3 hours or longer. For info, visit PsychicTheater.com, call 570.383.9297.
THE LAKESIDE PLAYERS
(Lakeville Community Hall, Route 590, Lakeville, across from Caesars Cove Haven, 570.226.6207, lakesideplayers.net) • Theater Camp: July 16-20, 23-27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 9-13. Children will perform July 28, 7 p.m. Call for info, 570.857.2226.
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(mcgroganj@gmail.com, 570.454.0175) • Auditions for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella:” July 11, 7 p.m., Most Precious Blood Church basement (4th and Seybert Streets,
begin July 23. Musical theater workshop for ages 7-13. $200. Perform “101 Dalmatians Kids” Aug. 24-25. Techniques in acting, singing, dancing. Call for enrollment forms.
THE PHOENIX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Auditions for “The Rocky Horror Show” Musical: July 11-12, 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 15-20. Sing, dance, read from script. Accompanist, CD player available. Call 570.991.1817 for info. • “No Exit:” July 13-15, 20-22. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $10. Call to reserve. Presented by Electric City Repertory Company. • “Fosse:” August 3-5, 10-12. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. $12. Call to reserve. • “Through the Looking Glass:” Aug. 24-26. Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Sept. 1, 2 & 7 p.m. $10. Presented by Phoenix Kids.
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(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • The Glass Prism “Resurrection: A Rock Opera:” Oct. 7, 7 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.). $25/reserved, $40/VIP special reserved, includes meet and greet following show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com, box office, 570.344.1111, 1.800.745.3000. Info: 800.836.1691, glassprismband.com
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
(570.421.5093, theshawneeplayhouse.com) • “They’re Playing Our Song:” Ongoing until Sept. $28/adults, $25/seniors, $15/children. Call/visit website for tickets, show times, more info. • S.T.A.R.S. on Stage: through Aug. 31. Shows 10 a.m. $5. Summer package, 7 shows, $30. • Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits: through Sept. 2. $28/adults, $25/seniors, $15/children. Call/visit website for tickets, show times, more info.
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(5177 Nuangola Rd., Nuangola, 570.868.3582, grovetickets@frontier.com, nuangola-grove.com. $20/ musicals, $18/plays, season pass/$50. BYOB) • “No Sex Please, We’re British:” Aug. 3-4, 10-11, 8 p.m., Aug. 5, 12, 3 p.m. • “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra:” Sept. 7-8, 14-15, 8 p.m., Sept. 9, 16, 3 p.m.
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(Royal Theatre of the McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts) • “13:” July 20-21, 7 p.m. $10; $7/ senior citizens, students. Call 570.941.4318. Presented by Summer Musical Theatre Intensive. • “The Little Prince:” July 27, 7 p.m. $10; $7/senior citizens, students. Call 570.941.4318. Presented by Summer Theatre Physical Movement for the W Young Actor. -- compiled by Stephanie DeBalko, Weekender Staff Writer Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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lizabeth Percer’s debut novel, “An Uncommon Education,” is a charming coming-of-age account that focuses on the education of protagonist Naomi Feinstein. While this genre has long been a part of our literary history and some of these works have since been shelved and forgotten, this novel earns its right to remain in the light due to its ability to impact readers. Readers first come to know Naomi in her formative years when she questions the loneliness that surrounds her. In the beginning, Naomi is best described as a hollow mold, waiting to be filled with a sense of completion in the progressing stages of her life. However, in moving forward, Naomi grows less concerned about making herself happy and more concerned
with pleasing the world around her. Nevertheless, Naomi’s insecurities and familial troubles make her an ideal protagonist to relate with among readers. Much of Naomi’s uncertainty regarding her identity is the result of her despondent mother and her enigmatic father. While her father does show signs of hope, Naomi’s mother seems far gone: “I’m not sure God was closest to those with a broken heart, but the beauty of that line and its connections to my mother helped me to pretend that I knew her better than I did.” Still, had it not been for the dysfunctional family dynamics, Naomi would not have sought to find her bond with the world. As a result of the constant tension in her life, Naomi decides early on that she wants to save others through medicine. Whereas her parents lack human connection, she examines it at every turn. As readers watch her grow, we see her shed the layers of awkwardness and diffidence and adventure into a new life at Wellesley College and beyond. The novel is compelling in large part because of our connection to Naomi. It is almost impossible not to be moved by her character — at many points, wanting so badly to be the friend she so desperately yearns for in the book. But then you realize Naomi is a fictional character that Percer has brilliantly created to come alive. The title of the novel directly relates to Naomi’s realization that sometimes the best education in life is accepting who you are. The novel teaches readers that we can choose to be defined by faults and failures or by our ability to overcome them. By the end of the novel, Naomi transforms from an empty mold to a solid casting formed by individuality — her life now finally coming to fruition. Though she began with a wounded ego, she becomes a character defined by strength that is nothing short of inspirational.
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Princess in Training Camp July 17-18, 9 a.m.-noon, July 19, pageant 6 p.m., David Blight School of Dance Studio (91 S. Main St., WilkesBarre). Ages 5-12. $45 payable to Mia Miller. Includes hair/makeup, head shots, more. To apply, e-mail misspaot2012@aol.com, mommamia33@comcast.net. Info: 570.283.2289. All proceeds benefit Children’s Miracle Network.
33rd Annual Peanut Pals National Convention through July 12,Genetti Hotel, Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Peanut, Peanutmobile. Info: peanutpals.org
Sound for Scoliosis (soundforscoliosis@gmail.com, 570.558.9247; $7/day, $15/all four days) • July 26, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Irish Wolf Pub (N. Washington and Linden St., Scranton). • July 27, 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Heil’s Place (1002 Wheeler Ave., Scranton).
EVENTS 3rd Annual Bengt T. Nelson High School Team Tennis Tournament through July 27, Birchwood Tennis Club, Scranton Tennis Club and Waverly Community House. Info: 570.586.8191, ext. 2 5th Annual Rib Fest July 14, 2-6 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 314 Scranton. $15; full rack of ribs, corn, baked potato, homemade baked beans, dessert. All proceeds benefit prostate cancer in the area. Live music. Pie-throwing contest, police K9 unit demos, more. Info:
Antique Show and Sale July 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mountainhome United Methodist Church (Routes 390 and 191, Mountainhome). $4 donation. Fri., ice cream social 7-8 p.m. Call 570.595.7390 for info. Browndale Fire Co. (Route 247, 620 Marion St., Browndale, 43fire.com) • Homemade Pierogi For Sale: donation $6/dozen. Potato and cheese. To order, contact any member, call 570.499.4908, e-mail jdoyle@nep.net, go online. Buck Hill-Skytop Music Festival July 21-Aug. 4. Dance, chamber music, opera, cabaret. Info/full schedule: buckhillskytopfest.org ∝ Camp Papillon Adoption Day July 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Petco (3895 Dryland Way, Easton). Dogs, cats, critters for adoption. Fill out online application, get pre-approved in advance. E-mail adopt@camppapillon.org. Fostering available. Info: volunteer@camppapillon.org, camppapillon.org, 570.420.0450 Chacko’s Family Bowling Center (195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, www.chackosfam-
Locally grown Barnes & Noble Booksellers (421 Arena Hub Plaza, WilkesBarre) will host a local author weekend Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15.
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The weekend will include four book signing sessions with five different authors each. Subjects range from local history to fiction, and the local authors slated to appear include Jolene Busher, John Zelenski and David Blum. Some titles are currently on sale at the store, and others will only be available the day of the signing. All events are free and open to the public. For more info, call 570.829.4210.
ilybowlingcenter.com, 570.208.BOWL) • Buck Bowling Day: July 22, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $1games, shoe rental, slices, hot dogs, sodas. First come, first served. For info, call, select option 5. Chinchilla United Methodist Church (411 Layton Rd., South Abington Twp., 570.226.6207) • Deja Vu Free Concert: July 25, church lawn. Clifford United Methodist Church (Main St. Clifford) • Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner: July 18, 4-6 p.m. Eat in, take out. Dinner, dessert, drink. $7.95. Conyngham United Methodist Church (411 Main Street, Conyngham, 570.788.3960, conynghamumc.com) • Sisters: Tues., 10 a.m. Beth Moore study, “Jesus, the One and Only.” All women welcome. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids: “Streak of Lightning:” Wed., through July 25, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/class. No experience required. Call to register. • Pottery & Sculpture Camp: through July 13, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. $60. Call to register. • Food and Culture Around the World: July 16, 23, Aug. 6, 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 10-16. $50. First-time chefs welcome. Call to register. • Acting Camp for Kids: Camp 1, July 16-20, 2-3:30 p.m.; camp 2: July 30Aug. 3, 2-3 p.m. Ages 6-12. $60/camp. Casual performance for family, friends will end each week. Call to register. • Mount Olympic! Theatre and Visual Art Camp: July 16-20, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 5-12. $60. Call to register. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Quilting for Everyone: “Trip Around the World:” Wed., through July 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/ class. Call to register. • Open Studio and Portfolio Prep: 7-8:30 p.m. Session 4, July 17, 24; session 5, July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 28. $15/class, $60/4 classes. Call to register. • Jammin’ in a Jugband: July 23-25, 27, 1-2:15 p.m. Ages 13+. Free. Invited to perform with band at Celebrate Summer at the River, July 28, 3 p.m., Riverside Park. Call to register. ❏ Adult Classes: • Pottery for Beginners: 7-8:30 p.m. Series 4, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1; series 5, Aug. 8, 15, 29, Sept. 5. Ages 13+. $60/ class. All materials supplied. Call to register. • Decorative Painting: Noon-3 p.m., July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 15, 22, 29. Ages 16+. $20/class plus cost of painting sur-
face. Pre-registration required, call to register. ❏ Special Events: • Everhart Museum Bus Trip: July 14, departs from theater 9:30 a.m., returns 2 p.m. All ages. $10. Box lunch in Nay Aug Park included. Registration required, call.
Lessons in Local Eating July 17, 3-7 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill complex, Hawley. Cooking class, 3 p.m., suggested donation $15. Tour of Mill Market at the Silk Mill, 4:45 p.m. Tasting, 5 p.m., Harmony Presents. Discussion of local food movement, 6 p.m., Cocoon.
Divots in the Dark Golf Tournament July 20, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Edgewood in the Pines (22 Edgewood Road, Drums) $50/golfers, $30/nongolfers. Sponsored by Helping Hands Society. Call 570.455.4958 for more info.
Jazz Guitarist and Vocalist Spencer Reed on the Patio July 12, 6-9 p.m., Fire and Ice on Toby Creek (111 S. Main St., Trucksville). Info: 570.696.3580, firandiceontobycreek.com, reedjazz.com
Drug Free Block Party Fundraiser for “United We Stand Divided We Fall” July 14, noon-6 p.m., Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Talent, dancing, dunk tank, raffles, more. Free. Info, to donate: 570.332.3550, kardar112@yahoo.com Grand Experiment’s Independent Film “The Joe We Know” July 20, 7 p.m., FM Kirby Center (71 Public Square, WilkesBarre). Corporate sponsorships/ donations still needed. Q&A session with area Penn State Letterman and Grand Experiment. All donations tax deductible. Info: grandexperiment.org Griffin Pond Animal Shelter (967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit) • Glass Artisans Showcase: July 13, 5-9 p.m. Beta Bread Bakery (404 S. State St., Clarks Summit)
Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400, box office 674.6719): • Road Scholar: through July 14. 2 camps. Info/registration: 1.827.426.2166, roadscholar.org Mount Airy Casino Resort (44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono) • Firework Schedule: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24; Sept. 1, 9 p.m. The NEPA Miners: (www.nepaminers.com or 570.604.4438) • July 21, 7 p.m., Scranton Memorial Stadium: Against Philadelphia Gators. Benefits Waverly Community House’s Camp Create. Tickets on sale in Comm Office (1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly), $10/adults, $6/military personnel, seniors, students, free/ under 12.
Keep Wine-ing He Might Start to Look Like Prince Charming Comedy Show July 26, 7 p.m., Personellized Cakes & Cafe, Carbondale. $15. Jeannine M. Luby, Joe Bryan. Info: 570.650.7518, NotPrinceCharming.com
The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.821.1959) • Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. • Knit & Crochet Group: July 14, 28, 10:30 a.m.-noon. All ages welcome. Free. • Monday Movies: July 30, “Night of the Hunter.” Water, popcorn provided. Free, call to register. • Trivia Night: July 17, 6:30 p.m. Play alone or on team. Prizes. Advanced registration. Ages 15+. Light refreshments. • Walk Around the Block: July 23, 6:30 p.m.
Keystone College, LaPlume events • 5th Annual Jazz Institute: July 23-27. Info: Crystal Seigle, 570.945.8580
Parenting Workshop July 26, 6-8 p.m., Commonwealth Medical College (525 Pine St., Scranton) Free, registration not required. Adults only.
King’s College: (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or www.kings.edu) events: • On-campus Open House: July 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. High school students, families. Sessions on financial aid, career planning and placement, internship programs, more. Meetings w/athletic representatives, campus tours. Free, to register, visit kings.edu/admissions/admission_events. Info: 208.8389
Penn State Wilkes-Barre events: • 17th Annual Penn State “Masters” Golf Tournament: July 13, registration/lunch 11:30 a.m., tournament 1 p.m., awards banquet 6:30 p.m., Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top. Benefits Penn State Wilkes-Barre Alumni Society’s Scholarship Fund, the Student Mentor Program, Aca-
Jim Thorpe events: • 6th Annual Merchants and Neighbors Sidewalk Sale: July 14-15, noon-5 p.m. Rain or shine. 50+ merchants. Info: Marj@RosemaryRemembrances.com, 570.325.4452, JimThorpe.org
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demic Excellence Awards, construction of Struthers Family Career Services Center. Large prizes. Info: 570.675.9228, klb14@psu.edu • Continuing Education / Professional Ethics For CPAs: July 18, 1 p.m., both the Lehman, Towanda locations. Presented via Polycom video conferencing. $39. Info/to register: 570.675.9253, sxr50@psu.edu Pittston Tomato Festival • Little Miss, Little Mister Tomato contestants sought: Held Aug. 19, 11 a.m. Various categories, age groups. $5 entry fee, prizes. Checks payable to Pittston Tomato Festival, Inc. Deadline Aug. 15. Applications forwarded to Pittston City Hall, Attn: Angel Noone, Little Miss, Little Mister Tomato Festival Contest, 35 Broad St., Pittston, PA 18640, also at pittstontomatofestival.com. • Applications Now Available For Pittston Tomato Festival Queen: Singles, ladies 14-19 years old. $250$500 cash scholarships. Call 570.430.6485 for application, leave complete mailing address, age, name, number. Or visit pittstontomatofestival.com/queen.htm. Deadline Aug. 4. $30 entrance fee, proof of age required. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • Tobyhanna Community Day: July 14, 2-7 p.m., Blanche D. Price Park, State Ave., Pocono Pines. Food, rock climbing, face painting, bouncy fun, Tobyhanna Army Depot Smokehouse, firetrucks, Police Bike Patrol Demo, K-9, S.W.A.T. Music from Long Time Comin.’ • Adoption Days: July 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville); July 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Walmart Super Center (355 Lincoln Ave., East Stroudsburg). Pre-adoption application with references, home visit required prior to adoption. • Volunteer Meeting: July 17, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Restaurant (Route 209, Kresgeville). Volunteers needed for adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs, fostering. Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort events: ❏ Community Concert Series (free, 7 p.m., rain or shine): • Pocono Brass: July 17 • Bill Frye: July 24
To kick off the weekend, a USO Dance will be held Friday, July 13 from 6-9 p.m. at the Freeland Public Park Pavilion (Front St., Freeland). The dance will feature the Hazleton Philharmonic Big Band Sound, and admission will be $5, $3 for those in 1940s attire or uniform. There will be no charge for active duty military personnel. At the site, Eckley Miners’ Village will host military encampments, military vehicle and program exhibits and living history reenactments. Entertainment will include bagpiper Jim Sweeney, St. Ann’s Band, a USO Show by the Eckley Players and a visit from Uncle Sam. Admission to the village and museum is $6 for adults, $5.50 for seniors and $4 for kids under 13. For more info, call 570.636.2070 or visit eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (Birch St./Prospect Ave., Scranton) • Lemonade Stand: July 19, 5-6:30 p.m. Free. • Community Dinner: July 21, 4:306:30 p.m. Free. • Vacation Bible School: July 23-27, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Free, snacks included. St. Stephen’s Episcopal ProCathedral (35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600) • Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. • Clothing Closet: free clothing for men, women, children. Open Tues., 4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m.
petservicesbydenise.com) • Annual Dog Wash: July 29, Pet Services by Denise (113 Foote Ave., Duryea). Unified Fighting Arts Association (570.675.9535, ufa-a.com) • Basic Self Defense Workshop: July 21, noon-4 p.m., Back Mountain Martial Arts (1140 Memorial Highway, Dallas).
Swim-a-thon & Family Fun Night to Benefit the Kingston Pool July 21 (rain date July 28), 7-11 p.m., Kingston Municipal Pool Authority (Corner Hamilton and Lathrop Sts., Kingston). Prizes, games, food.
Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722) • A Course in Miracles / Holistic Fitness-Yoga Sessions: Tues., 6:308:30 p.m. • Meditation Chakra Clearing Deeksha: 2nd, 4th Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. $8. Oneness meditation, chakra clearing/energization, transfer of Divine Energy. Welcome beginning, experienced meditators, all paths. Info: 587.0967, ernie@divinejoyministry.com.
Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Domestic Animal Rescue (570.466.7930, traceyshopenmcdonald@gmail.com,
Upward Bound 45th Anniversary Reunion July 22, 3-6 p.m., Wilkes University campus behind library. Family backyard barbe-
Wilkes-Barre City Events ❏ Farmers’ Market: Thurs., through Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Public Square. Thurs. Info: wilkes-barre.pa.us/farmersm.php • July 12: Storytime @ Osterhout, music by Flashback • July 19: Storytime with Luzerne County Reading Council, music by The Sperazza Band Women of the Orange United Methodist Church (2293 West 8th St., Orange) • Scholastic Book Fair: July 11, 6-8 p.m.; July 12, 10 a.m.-noon; July 13, 10 a.m.-noon, 6-8 p.m.; July 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; July 15, 6-7:30 p.m. Community read-alouds July 12, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Funds will help buy books for Rock Solid Academy, Dallas. • Strawberry Social: July 15, 6-7:30 p.m. $5/adults, $2.50/children. Short cake, ice cream, strawberries, whipped topping, drink. Info: 570.855.9693, 675.1513 Wyoming County Chamber Of Commerce • Networking Educational Luncheon: July 18, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Twig’s Cafe (Route 6, Tunkhannock). $10/nonmembers. Speed networking scenarios. Reservations recommended, 570.875.8325, Deborah@wyccc.com. Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute (201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, 570.270.2186). Events free and open to public. • Student Solo and Chamber Recital: July 11, 18, 25, 31, Aug. 1, 8 p.m., Great Hall (228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). Free, open to public. • Cabaret Recital: July 12, 8 p.m., Buckingham Performance Arts Center. • Wind Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble: July 13, 20, 27, 8 p.m., Buckingham
Performing Arts Center. Free, open to public. Y Walk Wed. Guided evening walks in Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. Begin 6 p.m., meet in lobby either city’s YMCA. In case of rain, walk same time following day. Info: Wilkes-Barre YMCA, 570.823.2191; Hazleton, 455.2046: ❏Wilkes-Barre: • July 11: Out and About Downtown • July 18: Our Luzerne County Courthouse, A Living History • July 25: What’s New at the Old Y? ❏ Hazleton: • July 25: Hazleton’s Hispanic Eateries & Bodegas
HISTORY Eckley Miners’ Village (located nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eckleyminers.org) • Armed Forces Tribute Weekend: July 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. USO Dance July 13, 6-9 p.m., Freeland Public Park Pavilion (Front St.), $5. 1940s attire/ uniform, $3. No charge for active duty military personnel. Admission to Village/Museum, $6/adults, $5.50/ seniors, $4/under 13. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • Community Day: July 14, noon-4 p.m. Theme is BEEyond! From Bees to Butterflies to Hummingbirds. All activities free w/ paid admission to museum. Reservations not required. Info: programs@everhart-museum.org • European River Cruise: April 8-15, 2013. From $2,549/member, double occupancy, plus air. Info: 570.504.7575, EverhartRiverCruise.com Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) ❏ Summer Downtown Walking Tours (free and open to the public): • Sat. through Oct., 11 a.m. Call for starting places. • Rotating trio of tours First Fridays, through Oct., 5 p.m., Radisson, Lackawanna Ave. • Custom Tours: 7-8 blocks, about 2 hours. Routes selected based on interests of participants Most days, noon-6 p.m. $5/person, min. 4 people, max. 30. Call 955.0244. • Step-on bus tours, Costume Tours: Call for info. Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, Scranton: 570.963.4804, www.phmc.state.pa.ust) Open year
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St. Michael’s Church (corner of Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge, 570.457.2875) • Chicken Barbecue Dinner: July 21, noon-3 p.m. $9. Order by July 13, 570.562.3965.
Patriotic patronage Armed Forces Tribute Weekend will be held Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Eckley Miners’ Village (2 Eckley Main St., Weatherly).
cue. All former participants/staff invited. Food, drinks, music by Rockin’ Rich, games, basket raffles. Donations welcome. RSVP: 570.817.5096, Kelleyconner220@yahoo.com ∝ Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed., 7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic & advanced ballroom, swing. $15/person. For info, call Vince Brust at 489.3111. • Tennis Clinics Beginner-Intermediate: Private, semi-private lessons. • Comm Camp: Six-Week Summer Day Camp for Pre-K-Grade 7: Mon.Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Aug. 3 • Comm Square Fair: July 26, 4:30-8 p.m. Music on back lawn by Music for Models. Carnival games, food, beverages.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 35 round, Mon.-Sat. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., noon-5 p.m. • Camp: July 17-20, 9 a.m.-noon. $50, includes snacks, supplies. Call to reserve. Steamtown National Historic Site (I-81 to Exit 53, Scranton: 570.340.5200 or 888.693.9391, www.nps.gov/stea) • Ongoing: Interpretive programs, visitor center, theater, a history museum. Open daily, 9-5 p.m. $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $2 children ages 6-12.
LEARNING A.C. Moore (2190 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marketplace, 570.820.0570) • Mom and Me art classes: every Fri., noon-1 p.m. $15, includes supplies. Sign up 24 hours in advance, call to register. Academy of Northern Martial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes, Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class free. Walk-ins welcome, call 371.9919, 817.2161 for info.
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Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707)
Ongoing classes. Tues./Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand, weapons sets. Mon., Wed., 6:30 p.m. Covers Chinese style theories, concepts, applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained, practiced. Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500) • Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10. • Traditional Weapons Class, Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10. Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center For info, call either location, Back Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Website at www.fudoshinkai1.com. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. Ballroom Dancing taught by certified members of Dance Educators of America. Available for private groups, clubs, organizations, senior
centers, more. Call 570.785.9459. Beauty Lies Within School of Pole Dance (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.793.5757, sl.beautylieswithin@gmail.com). Hours by appointment, free sample appointment. Call or e-mail for details.
5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon. • Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Extreme M.M.A.(2424 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg. 570.854.2580) • MMA Class: Mon., Wed., 6-7 p.m. First visit free. Wrestling fundamentals, basic Brazilian Ju-Jitsu No Gi. Call for info. • Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness Class: Mon., Wed., 7-8 p.m. First visit free. Non-combative class. • Personal Training: Call 317.7250 for info.
Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info. • Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info. • Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 553.2117 for info. • African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m. Traditional African moves with jazz and hip-hop. $10, registration required, call 212.9644 or visit hipbodysoul.com for info.
Guitar & Bass Lessons available from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16 per hour. All ages, all styles of music, all levels. Call 570.788.4797 for info.
Downtown Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.262.1778) Offering classes in traditional karate, weapons, self defense. Mon-Thurs.,
Learn to Curl Clinic July 14, 7-10 p.m., Ice Rink at Coal St., WilkesBarre. Hosted by Anthracite Curling Club. Sign up at anthracitecurling.com. or 570.266.7978.
Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) Accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private lesson also available. Learn Hapkido. Self defense applications. $50 monthly, no contract.
∝ New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • Kid’s Art Class: All About Art: Sat., ages 11-16. Sun., ages 5-10. $100-$125/ month, $30/class. Supplies included. Call to register. • Black & White Photography Class: Sun., through July 29, 2-4:30 p.m. $150, includes supplies. Must bring camera first day. Registration required. • Adult Painting Class: Mon., 5-6:30 p.m., through July 30. $100, all supplies included. For beginners. Call for info/registration. Northeastern Ju-Jitsu (1047 Main St., Swoyersville, 570.714.3839, nejujitsu.com) Open 7 days/week, offers training in Traditional Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Judo, Women’s self defense. Group, private self defense classes available by appointment. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Dimensions in Dance w/ Lee LaChette: Jazz, tap, ballet for adults & kids. $10/hour, $5/second class.
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E-mail or call 991.1817. • Vocal lessons w/ Joelle Colombo Witner: Wed., Sun. E-mail or call 991.1817. Private Voice Lessons Mon.Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper singing technique in downtown Wilkes-Barre studio. Specializing in opera/classical/musical theater. Hour, half-hour lessons. Student discounts available. Please call 824.5428 or visit www.katrinalykes.com for info. Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers (210 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.824.9636, acrane@rmsides.com) ❏ Summer Music Programs: • Group Piano: Ages 6+ • Preschool Music/Piano: Thurs., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. Ages 4-6. • Private Lessons for most instruments, voice • Musical Theater Camps, ages 5-18 • Youth String Ensemble • Youth Wind Band • Chamber Winds • Rock Band • Theory Classes • Improv Classes Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, Scranton. Day, evening class-
es for men, women, children. Ongoing classes 6 days/week. Covers sport, combat, self-defense aspects of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For info visit gracie-nepa.com or call 570.347.1107. School of Combat Arts (24 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.468.9701, schoolofcombatarts.com) Open 6 days/week. Offering classes in Brazilian jiu jitsu, submission grappling, Russian sambo, boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, Ninjutsu, wrestling. Classes for men, women, children. Group, private classes available. Children’s class now for $35/month. Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching traditional Chinese martial arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan, Qigong-Energy work, ShauijiaoChinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training, ages 15+. Contact Master Mike DiMeglio 570.371.8898. Sil-Lum Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi Academy (509 Pittston Ave., Scranton) • Yang Style Tai-Chi: Taiji Qigong, Taiji Sequence, Taiji Stationary Pushing Hands, Taiji weapons classes. For info, call Master Mark Seidel,
570.249.1087. Welsh Language Singing Class Second, third Sat. in July, all Sat. in Aug., 2-4 p.m. First Congregational Church (500 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston). Women’s Self Defense Seminar July 25, 6-8 p.m., Kingston Rec Center (655 Third Ave.). $15. Wear comfortable exercise attire, sneakers. Info: 888.328.3218, valleygojukarate.com World Class Boxing (239 Schuyler Ave., Kingston, www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061) • Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Bootcamp: Mon.-Sat. non-contact program Programs include Kids & Teen Boxing programs, striking for MMA & competition training, women’s-only kickboxing Boot Camp, Zumba, more. Wyoming Valley Goju Ryu Karate Academy • Classes Tues., Thurs. (kids: 5:30-7 p.m.; teens/adults: 7-8:30 p.m.); Sat. (kids: 10:30 a.m.-noon; teens/adults: Noon-1:30 p.m.), Kingston Rec. Center (655 Third Ave., Kingston).Info: 888.328.3218, valleygojukarate.com Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/
hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
MIND AND BODY Awakenings Yoga (570.472.3272) • Private Yoga Instruction w/ certified senior Instructor of Himalayan Institute. 24 years experience. Learn secrets of Himalayan Masters. Lessons include asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, ayruveda, holistic nutrition, tantra. $75/session Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes for $150. Balance Yoga and Wellness (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Kingston, 570.714.2777, balanceyogastudio.net, balanceyogawellness@gmail.com) • Pole Fitness: Fri., 5:30 p.m. (beginner); 7 p.m. (intermediate). Sat., 1:30 p.m. (all levels); 3:15 p.m. (advanced). Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11:15 a.m. Series 3, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15; series 4, Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26. $60/6 classes, $15/single class.
Bring mat or towel. Call to register. • Kundalini Yoga: July 28, Aug. 11, 10-11:30 a.m., Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park. Ages 16+. $15/class. Call to register. Endless Mt. Zendo (104 Hollow Rd., Stillwater, 570.925.5077, www.endlessmountainzendo.org, endless@epix.net) • Zen Meditation Gathering: July 15, 8:30-10:30 a.m., doors open 8 a.m. Beginners welcome. Zazen meditation/ beginner’s instruction, chanting, walking Zen, Dharma talk. Tea, discussion afterward. Open donation basket. Vegetarian snack offerings welcome, not required. Loose, long pants/skirt, sleeved top, solid neutral colors. No tank tops, shorts, scented toiletries. To attend, e-mail or call.
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Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net) • Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen by appointment. Call. • Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min. • Monthly astrology workshop with Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call.
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina, more. Self defense, cardio, karate aerobics also available. $75/ month. Call 570.814.3293 for info. Haifa Belly Dance (Haifabellydance.com, 570.836.7399) • Mon., 5:15 p.m., Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St., Luzerne) • Wed., 6 p.m., Holistic Health Center (Route 6, Tunkhannock) Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info. • Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Hoop Fitness Classes (whirligighoopers.com) • Beginner/Intermediate: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Harris Conservatory (545 Charles St., Luzerne). $5. Call 718.0673 to reserve. • Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) $5. Inner Harmony Wellness Center (Mercy Hospital General Services Bldg., 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 570.346.4621, www.innerharmonywellness.com, peteramato@aol.com) • Meditation Technique Workshops: Wed., 6:30 p.m. $15/session. Goal setting/stress reduction, more. Call for info/reservation. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898.
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Jim Thorpe Arts in Motion (434 Center St., Jim Thorpe, 570.483.8640, jtartsinmotion.com) • Friday Night Drop-in Class for Chair Yoga, Guided Meditation, Spirit Connections: $8/class, $15/all three. Elemental Alchemist AnneMarie Balog, Level II Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga instructor. Private/group meditation sessions, reiki treatments, classes, yoga, tarot readings/parties, divination consultations. Contact 881.2399, shantispirit23@live.com. Info: jtartsinmotion.com/Classes/ elementalalchemist Leverage Fitness Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.338.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com) • Morning Wake-Up Workout: Full body metabolic, Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-7:45 a.m. • Primal Scream Classes: Tues.,
Thurs. 7-8 p.m. • Inferno: High Intensity Interval Training: Sat., 10 a.m. All classes free to members, $10 non-members. Melt Hot Yoga (#16 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville, 570.287.3400, melthotyogastudio.com) • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (90 minutes) • Tues., Thurs., 4 p.m. (one hour) • Sat., Sun., 9 a.m., 3 p.m. (90 minutes) Motivations Fitness Center (112 Prospect St., Dunmore. 570.341.7665) • Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel “Kali” Dare: Learn various techniques and shed pounds. Call for info. Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com) ❏ Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancellations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com • Beginner Vinyasa: Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Level II Vinyasa: Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. • Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mats & props available. Student/ package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one. Pocono Yoga & Meditation Classes (570.472.3272, www.PoconoYoga.com) Classes with Suzi, certified yoga instructor • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents. • Private Yoga Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call. • Private Meditation Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call. Sheri Pilates Studio (703 Market St., Kingston, 570.331.0531) • Beginner mat class: Tues., 5 p.m. $50/10 classes. • Equipment classes on reformer and tower: $150/10 classes. • Private training available on reformer, cadillac, stability chair, ladder barrel, cardiolates on rebounder. Call studio for additional mat class/ equipment class schedule, all classes taught by certified instructors. Spine & SportCare (Old Forge, 570.451.1122) • Pilates Mat Classes: Mon. 9:30 a.m.; Wed. noon; Thurs. 5:30 p.m.; Yoga Flow: Tues. 5:30 p.m. $10/class, $45/5 classes. • Small Group Personal Training: Personalized program changes w/ every session, similar to P90X crossfit. All levels, call for details.
Studio Brick (118 Walnut St., Danville, 570.275.3240) • All Levels Yoga: Wed. (ongoing), 10-11 a.m. Symmetry Studio (206 N. Main Avenue, 3rd Floor, Scranton, 570.290.7242, SymmetryStudioNEPA.com) • Intermediate Jazz/Contemporary Technique Class: Mon., 4:15-5:15 p.m. Ages 10-14. 10/class. • Jazz/Contemporary Technique Class: Mon., 7:45-8:45 p.m. Ages 15-adult. $10/class. • Modern/Lyrical Technique Class: Thurs., 7:45-8:45 p.m. Ages 15-adult. $10/class. • Cardio Kick and Interval Training: Mon., 5:30 p.m., Tues., 4 p.m. • Dancers Wanted: Female/male dancers, ages 10-adult for Symmetry Dance Company’s Junior, Senior Companies. Call or e-mail info@symmetrystudionepa.com. Info: symmetrystudionepa.com/dancecompany • Nia Technique Free Class: July 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Info: NiaNow.com/ Laura-Ancherani • Intro into Ashtanga Yoga Workshop: July 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $40/ person. • Cardio Kick and Interval Training Free Class: July 28, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tarot Readings every Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Shambala, Scranton, located at Mall At Steamtown, first floor outside Bonton. By Whitney Mulqueen. Walk-ins welcome. Info: 570.575.8649, 344.4385, find Shambala on Facebook. Thetravelingyogi@yahoo.com Individual attention for physical/spiritual advancement. All levels welcome. Call 570.709.2406 for info. Classes held at The Studio at 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon. YMCA of Greater Pittston (10 N Main St, Pittston, 570.655.2255 ext. 104, mlabagh@greaterpittstonymca.org) • Basketball: Beginner (kindergarten, grades1-2), Tues., 5:30- 6:15 p.m. • Basketball Basics: (grades 3-5) Tues., 6:30-7:30 p.m. $50/members, $40/family member, $65/non-members. • Basketball and Softball: Tee Ball (ages 5-6), Sat., 9-9:45 a.m.; preminors baseball (ages 7-10), Sat., 10-11 a.m.; pre-minors softball (ages 7-10), Sat., 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $50/members, $40/family members, $65/nonmembers. Zumba Fitness Classes • Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call
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sorry mom & dad By Justin Brown
Weekender Correspondent
Revenge and disco balls
Justin may have gotten revenge, but karma got him.
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ear Mom & Dad, If there’s one thing watching “Kill Bill” has taught me, it’s that revenge is a dish best served cold. For some reason whenever I serve up a cold dish of revenge, it always seems to bite me in the ass — no matter how badly the other person deserves it. As you may remember, last summer I was living the dream life of any 25 year old as I was an unemployed local celebrity living with his parents and competing in a local version of “Dancing With The Stars.” After defeating a local TV reporter and a vice principal who was ridiculously deemed a local celebrity in the first round of competition, I was ready to make the finale my bitch. “I want you to buy an orange leisure suit that I found online,” the choreographer said when discussing costume options for the disco-themed dance. Since I was a celebrity, I was not about to pay for my own costume. Instead, I found a costume company to donate one for me. “This is my production, and I want you to wear a certain costume,” the choreographer moaned. “I’m not paying for it when I can get one for free,” I explained. “Fine, then I’ll buy it myself,”
she insisted. Three months later, I got a random phone call from the choreographer asking when I was going to pay her back for purchasing the costume! Probably unable to heat her house anymore due to owning a ballroom dance studio in NEPA, she began harassing me to give her money for something I never agreed to pay for. When I wouldn’t fork over the money, her husband sent a massive message to 89 of my Facebook friends, informing them that he was giving me a “public spanking” due to not paying for the costume. I can’t even make this shit up. That’s when I declared a ballroom dance war! To get back at the demented dancing diva, I decided to highlight her competitor’s dance studio for a local TV segment I had at the time ... while wearing the orange leisure suit! As I was walking into the TV studio wearing the costume and holding my mirror ball trophy, I wasn’t proud of myself, but I was content. Then, as my grin of revenge grew, I tripped and broke my trophy! While picking up the shattered pieces I realized whenever you decide to be a bitch, karma does, too! Boats and hoes, W Justin
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T In 2012, Phish’s WaterWheel Foundation turned 15.
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sion is to raise funds, while on the road, for different non-profit organizations in each community that the band visits. Deeply concerned about the environment surrounding Lake Champlain, which borders New York, Vermont (the Phish’s home state) and Quebec, the band got together with Ben & Jerry’s in 1995 for the ice cream flavor Phish Food. The group decided that the Lake Champlain Initiative would donate proceeds from the sale of Phish Food to support the environmental welfare of Lake Champlain, which has major environmental problems due to sewage, run-off and toxic waste. Through royalties from the sale of the ice cream, the foundation has donated nearly $3 million to organizations working to improve the environmental welfare of the lake. Phish’s Giving Program, or Local Giving, is comprised of organizations which the band members have a personal interest. This part of the foundation concentrates mainly on Vermont non-profits. Past recipients include the Vermont Youth Orchestra, The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts. The Waterwheel Foundation offers a selection of eco-friendly, sustainable gear year round. Purchase your goods on the road or at drygoods.phish.com. W
Jim Thorpe native Jozef Rothstein tried to make it in Hollywood — and ended up writing about his experiences.
“The biggest thrill of moving out to L.A. was getting cut off in rush hour traffic, and the biggest disappointment was meeting some of the celebrities.” Jozef Rothstein, author of ‘As the Matzo Ball Turns’
cracked up to be, which brought major comedic value to his story. “The biggest thrill of moving out to L.A. was getting cut off in rush hour traffic, and the biggest disappointment was meeting some of the celebrities,” Rothstein bluntly explained. “We are constantly bombarded with mindnumbing messages from Hollywood and mainstream television that are rotting our culture to the core. This book will pull you through the muck until you come out the other side shaking yourself off but hopefully changed in the process.” After not being able to land an acting gig, Rothstein did behindthe-scenes work as a writer, with the ambition of writing his way into a movie career. Although he wrote five screenplays there, acting didn’t take off, and he headed home to Jim Thorpe with his dignity and a great plot. “I guess if people walk away with anything from this book, I hope it would be a deeper respect for other people and a greater awareness of what is happening in our society.”
Besides his dreams of building a new entertainment capital after bulldozing Hollywood, Rothstein plans to continue pursuing an entertainment career with his sanity intact and away from California. “In five years, if I am still waiting tables, I see myself hanging from a sturdy beam in my aunt’s attic,” he joked. “If the book continues its hot streak, and I actually find myself making a living as an author, I see myself holding a shotgun ready to blast any zombie clawing his way into my underground fortress. Either that, or I’ll be making movies and writing books. Hopefully, it’s the latter.” W Book signings with Jozef Rothstein for “As the Matzo Ball Turns,” Thurs., July 12, noon-2 p.m., Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s (7 S. Main St., WilkesBarre), Sun., Aug. 5, noon-3 p.m., Barnes & Noble (421 Arena Hub Plaza, WilkesBarre). Info: asthematzoballturns.com
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hen Phish’s WaterWheel Foundation reached its 15th anniversary over the summer, I thought it would be a great topic for this week. The WaterWheel Foundation was created by the band in 1997 to raise money for non-profit organizations dedicated to charitable efforts like social services, food banks and environmental conservation. The WaterWheel Foundation is comprised of The Touring Division, The Giving Program and the Lake Champlain Initiative. If you have ever been to a Phish show, you’ll know that there is a WaterWheel table set up at every show, this is the Touring Division of the foundation, and its merchandise is used for incentives for donations. Phish also signs a handful of limited-edition posters for every show, which bring in the biggest donations from fans. Through fan donations and the sale of WaterWheel merchandise, the foundation has donated more than $550,000 to more than 325 charity groups. For the 15th anniversary, the foundation is hosting a few events during Phish’s tour for the fans. After the July 7th show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, there was an anniversary party where a portion of ticket sales were donated directly to the foundation. The main mission of the Touring Divi-
he concept of finding fame and fortune in Hollywood is both intoxicating yet highly disillusioning. The chance of being discovered by some agent wanting to cast you in the latest Scorsese film is slim to none, but it still seems so easy and completely plausible to many until they actually get out there and realize everyone is out for themselves in the cutthroat entertainment industry. Author Jozef Rothstein found this out the hard way after spending 10 years in Hollywood waiting tables while facing rejection after rejection as an aspiring actor. He may never have made it to the silver screen, but he did find himself wrapped up in a wild world that could only be dreamed of on a daytime soap opera. His first novel, “As the Matzo Ball Turns” provides an insider’s look into the “real” Hollywood, sans the glitz and glam. “The title of the book actually popped in my head while working at the Jewish deli featured in the book,” explained Rothstein. “It started as a goof to poke fun at the craziness going on around us. In a deep announcer’s voice I would broadcast, ‘Today on as the matzo ball turns, tempers flare when three drag queens have a bitter dispute over who should pay the bill ...’” Rothstein’s book gives a unique perspective from someone who is strangely connected to the mess of Hollywood drama, while still struggling to gain a key to the VIP club. “‘As the Matzo Ball Turns’ is the story of an aspiring actor entering the dog-eat-dog world of Hollywood wearing Milk-Bone underwear,” said Rothstein, who will host book signings at Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Thursday, July 12 and Barnes & Noble at the Arena Hub Plaza Sunday, Aug. 5. “It is the millions of stories you don’t hear on ‘E! True Hollywood Story,’ yet it is also about losing your Hollywood fantasies and finding yourself.” After being thrown into the boiling pot, Rothstein saw that celebrities aren’t all they are
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just on Bieber himself but on his t was the best of times, it was relationship with Selena Gomez the worst of times for Justin as well. TMZ reported last week Bieber. that “Jelena” was on the rocks, His album “Believe” had the breaking up and reuniting a coulargest first week sales for an ple times over the past few weeks. album this year with more than 400,000 units sold — and moved TOMKAT about 50,000 more copies than SETTLES DIVORCE the first week of Madonna’s Someone hit the Staples “That “MDNA.” Was Easy” button. Just two weeks The singer’s tour to back the after news of the split broke and new album sold out in no time. only two hours after a joint stateHis fellow Canadian Carly Rae Jepsen will support The Biebs on ment by Tom Cruise and Katie 44 dates throughout North Amer- Holmes was released, the parties settled its divorce. ica starting this September. No details of the settlement And it looks like Bieber may were made public; however find himself on the silver screen Holmes’ attorney Jonathan again. Last week on “The Ralphie Radio Show,” entertainment Wolfe said that the agreement reporter Jill Wilderman revealed was signed and thanked Cruise’s council for “their professionalism that Jon Chu signed on as creand diligence that helped bring ative direction for the aforemenabout this speedy resolution.” tioned tour. Chu directed Justin’s Some news outlets are specmovie debut in “Never Say Never.” Wilderman believes a second, ulating over the custody agreement of the parents’ daughter, more limited, concert-oriented 6-year-old Suri. Up until the split, film, could be in the works. Suri was living with Katie in New But, it isn’t all handshakes and York. Holmes was reportedly high-fives for Team Bieber. Last week, the teen was cited by police seeking sole custody of her daughter. for speeding in Los Angeles. W Witnesses say Bieber was driving at upwards of 100 mph as he Listen to “The Ralphie Radio attempted to avoid paparazzi — Show” weeknights from 7 which chased after him at similar p.m.-midnight on 97 BHT. speeds. The race PHOTO BY ISLAND DEF JAM MUSIC GROUP ended when a highway patrol officer pulled over the $100,000 electric sports car that Bieber was driving. He received it as an 18th birthday gift from his manager, Scooter Braun. After receiving a speeding ticket, the pursuit continued. Instead of attempting to speed away again, Bieber pulled over and called 911. He has since filed a harassment claim against the photographer. Under California’s anti-paparazzi laws, the photog in question could face up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine. But perhaps the promotion, sales, Justin Bieber has a lot going on schedule and fame these days — and not all of it is good. are taking a toll not
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• Nature Activities and Crafts: July 13, 2 p.m., Environmental Learning Center • Owl Outlaws: July 13, 7 p.m., campground amphitheater and Grouse Trail • Find the Hidden Geo-cache: July 14, 6 p.m., campground amphitheater and Austin Road ❏ Discover-E Series for Young Folks ($20, call 570.945.7110): • Outdoor Explorers/All About Insects: July 18-20, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 6-8 years. • Hide-n-Seekers/All About Amphibians: July 31-Aug. 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. • Hiking Series: July 18, 9 a.m. Difficult 4.5 miles. Call for directions/ info. • “Night Out With the Stars” Astronomy Program: July 28, 8:30 p.m. With Greater Hazleton Astronomical Society. Family oriented, free. Bring flashlight. Registration required, call. Northeastern PA Chapter of the Sierra Club • Screening of “Vanishing of the Bees:” July 27, 7:30 p.m., Lackawanna State Park Learning Center (1839 Abington Road, North Abington Twp.). Q&A. Scranton Ghost Walk (ScrantonGhostTours.com, 570.383.1821) • Daily, 90-minute tours, usually 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. $20/adults, $15/ under 11. Rain or shine. Reservations required. Secret meeting place divulged upon reservation. Daytime walks available on limited basis. Call to reserve.
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Get in 'NCAA' game dmittedly I am not a sports guy. The only sporting event I watch is the Super Bowl, and I haven’t played a sports game in quite some time, probably since “Madden NFL 99.” I thought it was about time to give sports another try with “NCAA Football 13” on the PlayStation 3. For the past couple of months, I have been reading articles and seeing footage online, and this game looks amazing. Over the past 20 years, “NCAA Football” from EA Sports has been the go-to series for college football. The thing I really like about the game is how much of an improvement it is over the older football games. I know I haven’t played one in a while, but I remember some of the more unrealistic things, like running back 30 yards for crazy full-field passes, being able to sack every quarterback on every play and easily running back kickoffs. This is the kind of stuff that only happens in video-game football. I am not good at this game by any means, the old tricks don’t work, when you do pull off a good play it feels pretty rewarding. The controls are a lot more technical, so you have to play much more conservatively than you would in the old games. I do enjoy the challenge of actually learning the right way to pick and run plays, instead of just picking one that looks like it might be good and just doing my own thing. The
most striking thing to me and, to be honest, was the real reason I tried this game out, was how amazing the graphics are. It made me feel like I was watching a game on ESPN, but I was in control of the action. Nowadays, good graphics are what you expect from a football game thanks to the bar set by the Madden games, but the gameplay is where they fall short. The NCAA football games have better controls, better modes and thanks to this game, the graphics are comparable. In some instances, there are some graphical glitches where the grass looks funny and maybe a fan or two would disappear, but these errors are few and far between and shouldn’t detract you from such a realistic game. This game is not quite like a licensed Madden game, there are no real player names. These are college football players after all, but it is cool seeing the real uniforms, fields and mascots accu-
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CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) I have a powerful internal skeptic who maintains that astrology’s all bullshit. I keep that unimaginative bore at bay with recurring evidence I uncover in real life, little tidbits that hold true much more often than not. For example, those who respond to my question with something like “I don’t believe in astrology” are usually Aquarians — no one else bothers taking a stand on this issue. Likewise, I can usually guess the Cancers in a crowd (the girls are loud and pleasingly obnoxious and the boys more quiet and shy). Thanks for demonstrating my astrological prowess, but I’d rather you prove me wrong. You’re supposed to be the most changeable members of the zodiac. Trick me. This week, be whatever you want to be but never are. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) All right, Princess. Apparently your ivory tower, luxurious as it once seemed, is getting a little too constrictive for your tastes. The view’s started to bore you, and no one’s climbed your hair for ages, either. I bet you feel a little like a hermit crab who’s outgrown his shell and all the dubious pleasures it may have once provided. I doubt you’re ready for the big, bad world on your own just yet. Luckily, you don’t need to be, as there’s a much larger, lovelier and more fulfilling palace to move into, just waiting to make you feel at home.
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VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) At times this week you may feel like you’re up the creek without a paddle. Trying to heave a clunky dinghy upstream without oars sucks ass. Hopefully, you won’t mind, though; the scenery promises to be lovely, the weather balmy and the water cool and refreshing. It could be fun to find a secluded cove somewhere, throw down anchor and just chill out for a while, instead of killing yourself making dubious progress. Crack some coconuts, spear some fish and play out your deserted island fantasies. Next week you’ll discover your skiff’s hidden motor and roar up to the source in no time at all. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Whenever you get that dreamy look on your face, you’re lost to all practical considerations like keeping your job, pleasing your lover or taking out the trash. If you feel like rolling in the sunlit grass, that’s exactly what you’ll do. Is it the glorious summer heat? If not the gorgeous greenery and golden sunlight, what is it that’s made your dreams suddenly so much more compelling than “real life?” Don’t sweat trying
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to figure it out, though. Fortunately for you, it doesn’t matter too much: If you live your dreams convincingly enough, they become real life. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) As a Scorpio, ruled by water, you’re subject to great tides, cataclysmic changes and responsible for great power to support life or wreak destruction. Ironically, the key to your stability and overall contentedness (no one alive is ever totally free from ups and downs) is flow. When water freezes into rigid ice, it can crack, splinter and break. Ouch. When it’s superheated (as you feel when consumed with jealousy or anger), it vaporizes and disperses. Only in liquid state is it at once completely flexible and vastly powerful. Isn’t that how you’d like to be? So be that way: Flow. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) A friend of mine gave me the best advice I’ve heard in a while: Don’t want something so bad you can’t say no to it. It’s too late for me. I’ve already deliciously surrendered to my desires. But I suspect I caught you just in time. Spare yourself. Go ahead and want what you want. Build elaborate fantasies involving it. But at the same time, practice saying no to it in your head. That way, should the need arise (you’ll know if it has), you’ll be able to do the same thing in real life. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) If your true capabilities were physically manifest, you’d probably have eight arms, four legs, two heads and three different sets of genitalia. More like a Hindu god than a
human being, it’s no surprise you seem to occupy a different reality from the rest of us. I’ve ceased wondering why you sometimes seem a little nervous or high-strung. It’s just the stress of trying to do everything you know you can with only normal human attributes. Still, this week you’re likely to accomplish more with a pair each of arms and legs, one head and one sex organ than even you thought possible. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) You live in a bubble, completely absorbed by the jobs, duties, responsibilities, relationships, projects, tasks and neuroses that comprise your life. Meanwhile, new people, opportunities and obsessions are batting feebly at the plastic barrier, like moths fluttering against a lighted window. You probably haven’t noticed them. Maybe you’re happy in your unchanging, safe balloon. Fine — stop reading. As for the rest of you, it’s time to slice open the side. Let those risky new elements in. Some of your long-term pet projects will escape, but I’m gambling you’ll be so amused and excited by your new Fidos and Rovers you won’t even notice. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) You’re just finishing a long, soothing bath, surrounded by candlelight and the exotic aromas of scented oils. You feel open, relaxed and too vulnerable to emerge into the world outside, with its ringing phones, pressing engagements and social obligations. I wish I could sew you a dress of flower petals and steel. Its smooth, velvety interior would help you carry some of this serenity into the chaos outside,
while the sparkling hardness of its exterior would preserve your tenderness. The bad news is, in the physical world, such a garment would be completely impractical. The good news is, in the emotional one, it’s completely possible. Imagine it, then put it on. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) I don’t like to compete with you. You’re formidable. I’m not exactly scared of you, but you are a force to be reckoned with. I’d much rather go up against an Aquarius or a Cancer — they can at least always be counted on to overthink things and screw up. You, on the other hand, have a reputation for succeeding against outrageous odds. This week, try messing up at least once. Otherwise, you risk scaring off any kind of decent competition, and what fun would that be? You’ve got to have someone to defeat, after all, and it’s better if it’s not yourself. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) When it comes to cooks, you’ve got those gourmet artists who construct magnificent food sculptures and unveil plates as dramatically as heretofore-undiscovered Rodins. Their work is always gorgeous, usually delicious and rarely filling. Ma’s home cooking occupies the second category. Sure, it doesn’t look like much, but it tastes amazing and there’s always more of it. Finally, there’s my favorite type of cook: That mastermind who serves up a plate of fabulously beautiful, delectable food that you can’t possibly finish. A week designed by either of the first two would be wonderful, but you’re in for the kind of week created by Cook No. 3: One that tastes so good that you’ll simultaneously beg for the bounty to stop and pray that it never ends. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) I spotted a black widow spider in her lair. Swaddled by thousands of nearly invisible threads of web and the dangling husks of her many victims, she seemed the epitome of gothic elegance. I pointed out the beauty of her shiny black abdomen with its scarlet hourglass to the friends in whose home she resided. They freaked. I understand. You might flip out, too, when you discover the danger that’s nearby. But just like the venomous arachnid, it’s not as great a danger as it appears, especially now that you’re aware of it. And by allowing it to stay close, you’ll not only be privy to great beauty, but you might learn something about yourself, too. W To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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2nd Annual Christmas in July Motorcycle Run July 22, registration 1 p.m., blessing/bike mount, 2 p.m. Begins Salvation Army (17 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes-Barre), ends Konefal’s Grove, Chase. Rain or shine. $20/riders. New toys, monetary donations accepted. 3-8 p.m., food, entertainment, door prizes, kids’ activities, petting zoo, more. Walk-ins: $20/adults, $10/ages 5-10. Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army. Info: 570.824.8741
13th Annual Ann Yurista Memorial Road Rally to Benefit The Helping Hands Society July 28, registration 10 a.m.noon, run leaves noon, ECUS Club (20th and Peace Streets, Hazleton). Ends Harwood Fire Company. $15. Entertainment, food, beverages. Tricky, trays, raffles, gift certificates. Grand prize drawing for Myrtle Beach vacation. Benefits HH Society of Greater Hazleton. 25th Anniversary A&A Auto Stores Summer 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals July 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., July 14, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., July 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. End time is start of final monster truck show. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds (620 W. 3rd St., Bloomsburg). Advance discount tickets at A&A Auto Stores, Jack Williams Tire locations, 4WheelJamboree.com. Advance: $17/adult, Gate: $19/adult. $10/kids 3-12. Two-day pass: $34/adult, $20/child. Three-day pass: $51/adult, $30/child. Info: 4WheelJamboree.com, FamilyEvents.com, 317.236.6515 Car Cruise July 16, 6-8 p.m., Red Robin (1235 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City) Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club (570.876.4034) • Cruise Nights at Advance Auto (Rt. 6, Carbondale): Aug. 3, Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. Food, music, door prizes, 50/50, trophies. Food by Boy Scout Troop 888. • Old Home Week Festival: Aug. 4, 5-9 p.m., Main St., Forest City. Music, food, prizes, homemade pie contest, vendors.
Gunners PA Law Enforcement MC (gunnerspalemc@gmail.com, $20/rider, $10/ passenger unless noted otherwise) • Ride for Ruth’s Place: July 21, registration 10 a.m.-noon, details to be set. Benefits Ruth’s Place. Food, entertainment to follow. • Phantom Rider Program: If unable to make it to ride, donate $10 passenger fee and new stuffed animal, which will go to children in need, any left end of season go to Toys For Tots. Send to Gunners 11 Hemlock Dr., Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Hi Lites Motor Club (www.hilitesmotorclub.com, Jack 570.477.2477, John 574.7470). Events feature door prizes, food, music, 50/50 drawing, more. No alcohol permitted. • July 21, 5-8 p.m., Twist & Shake, Pikes Creek. Rain date July 22. Montage Mountain Classics • McDonald’s Southside Shopping Center: July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, 6-10 p.m. • Jonny Rockets Montage Mountain: July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, 5-9 p.m. • Cruise Pittston-Tomato Festival Parking Lot: July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, 5-9 p.m. Motorcycle and Classic Car Ride to benefit Camp Papillon Pet Adoption and Rescue’s Homeless Animals July 14, registration 10 a.m., ride departs noon, Schoch Harley Davidson (4300 Manor Dr., Snydersville). Live bands 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Pooch Pageant 1 p.m. Contests, crowning of Mr. and Ms. Camp Papillon, 3 p.m. Vendors, food, helicopter rides. Bike/classic car riders, $20/advance, $25/door; Pooch Pageant, Mr. and Ms., $10 entrants;
general admission by donation. Breakfast/lunch provided for registered riders. Info: 570.992.7500, schochhd.com, 570.420.0450, camppapillon.org Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter July 15, registration 9:30-11:30 a.m., Griffin Pond Animal Shelter (967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit). Ride begins noon. $15/rider. Call Greg for info, 570.351.5256. Motor Heads of NEPA Cruises (held at Wegmans, Wilkes-Barre) • July 28, 5-10 p.m. Outdoor barbecue. Northeast Karate & Boxing 2nd Annual Motorcycle Ride To Benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter July 15, noon. Meet 11:30 a.m. for coffee at the shelter, Clarks Summit. $15. Several rides, various lengths. After rides, return for hot dogs, snacks. For rain delay, call 570.351.5256. Pocono Motorcycle Ride to Benefit America’s VetDogs Aug. 19. Special surprise feature. Info: kogrady@ptd.net, dog1@ptd.net Rolling Thunder, Inc No. 3 Benefit Run for Gino Merli Veterans Center Residents July 15, registration 9-11:30 a.m., ride starts noon. $10. Open to the public. All-you-can-eat hot dogs. Mostly motorcycle, other vehicles welcome. Info: 570.961.1724, 575.1055 Uncle Buck’s BBQ Pit Bike Night Wed., 6-9 p.m., 361 W. Main St., Plymouth. Food, drink specials. W E-mail your event to weekender@theweekender.com or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication: Monday at 2 p.m. two weeks prior to event.
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Fundraiser/Bike Run for Dave “Haz” Havard Held Out of FOP Lodge No. 36 Jul 21, 200 E. Division St., Hanover Twp., registration 9:30 a.m.-noon. 50-mile nonstop ride begins noon. $15/bike, $10/ passenger, non-riders, $10/door. To defer cost of funeral, as Havard recently passed away unexpectedly.
50/50 chances, Chinese auction, lottery tickets, music, food, refreshments. Info: 570.239.7857
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NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks. Long travel suspension. Disc brakes. Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,995 takes it away. 570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre
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ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk Kids Quad. Only $695 takes it away! 570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre
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700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘98 Volkswagon New Beetle 5 speed, 125k, Warranty. $3,399 ‘11 DODGE DAKOTA CREW 4x4, Bighorn 6 cyl. 14k, Factory Warranty. $20,799 ‘11 Ford Escape XLT, 4x4, 26k, Factory Warranty, 6 Cylinder $19,399 ‘11 E250 Cargo AT-AC cruise, 15k, factory warranty $18,399 ‘11 Nissan Rogue, AWD, 27 k factory warranty $17,999 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX 4x4 65k, a title. $12,799 ‘06 FORD FREESTAR 62k, Rear air A/C $7,999 ‘03 F250 XL Super Duty only 24k! AT-AC, $7,999
‘11 Toyota Rav 4 4x4 AT only 8,000 miles, alloys, power sunroof. new condition. Factory warranty $21,999 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY
HONDA 08 ACCORD 4 door, EXL with
navigation system. 4 cyl, silver w/ black interior. Satellite radio, 6CD changer, heated leather seats, high, highway miles. Well maintained. Monthly service record available. Call Bob. 570-479-0195
DODGE 02 VIPER GTS 10,000 MILES V10
6speed, collectors, this baby is 1 of only 750 GTS coupes built in 2002 and only 1 of 83 painted Race Yellow it still wears its original tires showing how it was babied. This car is spotless throughout and is ready for its new home. This vehicle is shown by appointment only. $39,999 or trade. 570-760-2365
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with beige interior. 6 speed transmission. Air & CD player. Excellent condition. $17,200. Call 570-868-0310
TOYOTA 04 CELICA GT
112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629
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MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Reduced price to $26,000. Call 570-825-6272
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MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR
6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. $1500. 570-899-1896
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‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,399
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15,900 miles, standard transmission. Garage kept, white with sunroof. $15K 570-387-8639
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CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $47,000
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MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
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FISHING BOAT. Like new. 16 1/2’ Trophy Fiberglass. 25 HP Johnson motor, 48 lb thrust, trolling motor with foot control. Recharger, pedestal front seat, carpeted floor. Live well, storage compartment. Excellent condition. $4500. 570-675-5046 after 12 noon
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CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
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ENTRY LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LABORER Two person crew, no experience necessary, company will train. The work is outdoor, fast-paced, very physical and will require the applicant to be out of town for eight day intervals followed by six days off. Applicants must have a valid PA drivers license and clean driving record. Starting wage is negotiable but will be no less than $14.00 per with family health, dental and 401k.
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12 BRAND NEW SCOOTER
All ready to ride, automatic transmission, disk brakes, rear luggage trunk, around 100 mpg, no motorcycle license required, only $1,595. Call 570-817-2952
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BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for
$15,000 FIRM.
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HARLEY 10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes. Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816
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HARLEY DAVIDSON 80 Soft riding FLH.
King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348
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Mechanic/Tow Operators (2nd Shift)
Expanding Second generation, family owned & operated business seeking:
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SUZUKI 01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
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CHEVY 99utility, BLAZER4 Sport
door, four wheel drive, ABS, new inspection. $4200. 570-709-1467
FORD 02 EXPLORER Red, XLT, Original
non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016
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Stake Body Truck 55,000 Original miles - garage kept, only 2 owners, hydraulic lift gate, new tires, battery and brakes. Excellent condition. No rust. Must see. $6500 or best offer Call 570-687-6177
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Large insurance defense firm is searching for a legal secretary for its Wilkes-Barre office. Candidate must have 3+ years of general liability experience, excellent organizational skills, motivation and a desire to assume significant responsibility. Experience with electronic filings and Microsoft applications a must. Excellent opportunity with competitive salary and benefits. Please email resume and cover letter to: kkeister@tthlaw.com or fax to 717-237-7105
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COMMUNITY HOME WORKER Full time week on
week off position (including 7 asleep overnight shifts) working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Wilkes Barre Area! Valid Drivers License is required. Experience is helpful paid training is provided. Starting salary is $22,048 plus benefits include health insurance for employee, vacation and holiday pay, 401K, Life Insurance. For information, call KEYSTONE SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC. at 829-3671. EOE
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Part Time. 7am-3pm/3pm-8pm LAKESIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER 245 OLD LAKE RD, DALLAS, PA 18612 (570) 639-1885 E.O.E.
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Oral surgery office. Full time position available. Salary commensurate with experience. Health benefits and retirement plan. Send/Fax/Email resume to Debbie at: 550 Third Avenue Suite 1 Kingston, PA 18704 Fax: 570-288-4201 callahanbergey@ gmail.com
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Production/ Operations
PRODUCTION OPERATORS The Lion Brewery is
seeking to hire several full time temporary employees to work through 09/2012. If permanent positions become available at the end of the summer season, the company will consider those interested temporary employees for permanent positions. However, it is not guaranteed that a permanent position will be available. APPLY IN PERSON 350 Laird St. Suite 200, WILKES-BARRE.
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Sales/Retail/ Business Development
INSIDE SALES/CSR Home Medical Equipment Co. in need of an Inside Sales/CSR Candidate. Send resume to hr@blackstone healthcare.org
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SALES & MARKETING LEADERS NEEDED Opening in Northern PA. Will Train. Wellness Product Sales. Part-time/Full-time. Interviewing Wednesday - Saturday from 11am-9pm in Wilkes-Barre. Call 954-557-7624 for an appointment.
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TRIBUTOR IS LOOKING FOR MOTIVATED, DEPENDABLE PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Warehouse Personnel FULL TIME POSITION. GENERAL WAREHOUSE WORK FOR BULK AND PACKAGE WAREHOUSE. RESPONSIBLE FOR UNLOADING AND STORAGE OF IN-COMING
PRODUCT AND LOADING DELIVERY TRUCKS FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERIES AND REPACKAGING OF BULK PRODUCT. FULL BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDING HEALTH BENEFITS, FSA, 401K, AND PAID TIME OFF. PREFERRED METHOD OF APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION IS TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION.
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Business Opportunities
BUSINESS FOR SALE
Quaint family restaurant in New Albany, PA, with 2 occupied upstairs apartments. Turn key operation. For more info, call 570-637-4197
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Antiques & Collectibles
LIONEL vintage train transformer speckled case type #4044, checked out good $20. 570-735-6638
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Furniture & Accessories
CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. ROCKER, wood/tapestry, $75. RECLINER, Burgundy velour cloth, $125. SOFA, CHAIR, OTTOMAN, 3 TABLES, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 12 noon 570-675-5046
Furniture & Accessories
Mattress A Queen Size Pillow Top Set Still in Plastic Can Deliver $150 570-280-9628
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WEST WYOMING 6th Street
OPENSPACE YEAR ROUND ACE SP AVAILABLE INSIDE & OUT Acres of parking
OUTSIDE SPACES - $10 Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday 8am-4pm
* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607
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Logistics/ Transportation
Logistics/ Transportation
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
Must have valid PA driver s license. Nanticoke area. No Experience necessary. Will train. Excellent opportunity for home makers, retiree, or second income. Summer work also available.
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506 Administrative/ Clerical
REGIONAL OFFICE MANAGER/ EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ParenteBeard, LLC, a dynamic regional independent accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Philadelphia and with offices across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware, is seeking a Regional Office Manager/Executive Assistant to Regional Managing Partner for its Northern PA region. Under the general supervision of the Regional Managing Partner, the Regional Office Manager/Executive Assistant oversees the administrative and facilities-related matters in the Wilkes-Barre office and related region activities to achieve maximum coordination, efficiency, productivity and expense control. He/She is responsible for coordinating and managing various functions performed by the Administrative Professional Support Staff. In addition, he/she will provide daily executive assistance to the Regional Managing Partner. The Regional Office Manager/Executive Assistant to the Regional Managing Partner reviews and evaluates the daily operation of the Administrative Professional Support Staff in the Wilkes-Barre office and region. He/She establishes/assists with work procedures and standards to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Wilkes-Barre office and region and is responsible for ensuring compliance with established corporate standards and reviewing and evaluating the work and performance of Administrative Professional Support Staff in the Wilkes-Barre office as well as the Office Administrators in the Northern Region. The Office Manager/Executive Assistant provides administrative support of a highly complex, confidential and responsible nature, which often requires interfacing with high-level internal and external contacts requiring considerable initiative, discretion and a sense of urgency. Our comprehensive flexible benefit plan offers medical/dental insurances, life and disability insurance, 401(K) plan and paid time off. Job Requirements: Successful candidates will hold a minimum associate s degree in business or related field, and at least 7 years of experience along with a record of progressively increasing knowledge, supervisory responsibility, skill and independence. Experience within the public accounting industry is highly preferred. In addition, sound written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently or as part of a team and the capacity to appropriately interact with all levels of Firm management and staff, clients and other external business contacts are required. A valid driver s license is required. Key Skills: -Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, courteously and with the utmost professionalism (including safeguarding information of a confidential nature). - Must possess sound judgment and negotiation skills which reflect and adhere to Firm values & principles, policies and procedures. - Must exercise accuracy, alertness, tact and patience, and superb organizational skills. - Must have excellent management skills and be comfortable delivering feedback.
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Dupont Motor Lines
105 NORTH KEYSER AVENUE OLD FORGE, PA 18518 (NO PHONE CALLS)
Is currently accepting resumes for the following positions: Personal Training, Front Desk, Sales, Cyclists, Group Exercise Instructors and Massage Therapy. To be considered please send cover letter and resume to pmeshyock@ gmail.com.
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Medical Equipment
MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT for sale from small family practice. Items include: Bausch & Lomb Microscope Autoclave Fisher Centrifi 2 Physicians Clinical Scales (350 pounds /HealthOMeter/Dete cto. 1 Baby Scale built in drawers and cabinets (Detecto) Medical Instruments Large white filing cabinet. Metal filing cabinet. Examination table. Phletbotomy Chair Other Medical items Medical Reference Books. Medical Equipment In Boxes, new in boxes Volumetric Infusion Pum I.V. Controller Dual I.V. Controller Cardio Fax MetriPro Stretcher Oxygen Equipment Location: White Haven, PA. Please email for details: drsestate@ hotmail.com
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758 Miscellaneous
MUST SELL! Hardwood entertainment center. Holds up to 24" tv. 5 shelves, 2 cabinets with floral designs. Great condition. $50 (4) 205/75/15 studded snow tires with rims. Only used one winter. Excellent condition. Asking $225 (570) 380-4385 SODA COOLER. 27’ x 78”. $200. Good shape. Vegetable Cooler. 103” x 74 1/2”. Nice shape $500. Floral cooler, 36” x 81 1/2. $500. Will deliver. 570-829-0549
760 Monuments & Lots
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Cemetery. 4 lots available. Willing to separate. In Crest Lawn Section. $250 each.570-299-5940
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Dogs
4 months old. Raised on ranch with other working dogs. Great with children. $300 each 570-578-4503
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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD Pups, all colors and also mini Australian Shepherds. Ready now. For more information call 570-925-2951
ITALIAN CANE CORSO
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Mastiff Puppies ICCF Registered & ready to go! Parents on premises. Blue.Vet Checked 570-617-4880
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Tools
SAW 10” compound miter saw and table, excellent condition $90. 570-868-6095
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Video Game Systems/Games
MUST SELL! Wii system with 1 controller & 11 games. Excellent condition. $150 Original clear green Xbox (not 360) with 2 controllers & 7 games. Excellent condition. $60 (570) 380-4385
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362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
POMERANIAN PUPS Purebred Pups.
PAWS
Not registered. $350. Poochi Pups. $250. All pups 8 weeks old, 1st shots & worming. 570-280-9596.
TO CONSIDER.... MUST SELL! 64" HD projection tv with remote. Less than 2 years old. Beautiful picture & sound with many compatibility options. Excellent condition. Asking $800 (570) 380-4385
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BEAGLE PUPS AKC
Champion bloodlines. 570-735-5541
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HANOVER TWP. FAMILY
COMPOUND Korn Krest Includes 2 newly renovated houses. Great location. Park across street. $140,000. Appointment only. 570-650-6365
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All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
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Income & Commercial Properties
WILKES-BARRE
1st block S. Franklin St. Historic District. Beautiful 3 story building. 2,300 square feet on first floor. Commercial & residential use. 8 parking spaces. $395,000. Call 570-824-7173
912 Lots & Acreage
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5 Acres $19,900 8 Acres $24,900 Gorgeous views, fields, woods! 30 minutes Albany. Just off 1-90. Fully approved for your country home! 888-793-7762 www.NewYorklandandLakes.com
HARVEYS LAKE Beach Street. 2 nice New Construction. Lot #2, Fairway Estates. 2,700 square feet, tile & hardwood on 1st floor. Cherry cabinets with center island. $399,500. For more details: patrickdeats.com (570)696-1041
building lots. Approx 100 x 150 each. Public sewer available. Paved road. Surveyed. $19,995 each.570-822-7359
JENKINS TOWNSHIP Prestigious Highland Hills Development .88 Acres. $75,000 570-947-3375
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SHAVERTOWN
105 Summit Street Fire damaged home. Sold as is. 60’ x 235’ lot. Public sewer, water & gas. $34,500, negotiable Call 570-675-0446, evenings.
SWOYERSVILLE
689 Main Street 2 bedroom home on large lot with bonus efficiency apartment. Large living room, eat in kitchen, screened porch. Freshly painted and new flooring. See www.craiglslist.org $69,000. Call 570-696-3368
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AVOCA
3 rooms includes heat, hot water, water, garbage & sewer + appliances, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. Security. No pets. $480/month. 570-655-1606
PARSONS
Available 8/1/12 Three bedrooms, stove & washer. Nice yard, great 3rd floor playroom/ office. $700/month, + utilities, 1 month rent & security. Call 570-262-4604
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Apartments/ Unfurnished
DUPONT Completely remodeled, modern 2 bedroom townhouse style apartment. Lots of closet space, with new carpets and completely repainted. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer hook up. Nice yard & neighborhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-479-6722
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FORTY FORT
485 River St. 2 bedrooms, first floor. 1 bath, off street parking. $550/mo + utilities No Pets. Call 570283-1800 M-F, 9-5 or 570-388-6422 all other times.
DUPONT
Totally renovated 6 large room apartment. Partially furnished, brand new fridge/electric range, electric washer & dryer on 1st floor. Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting/flooring & energy efficient windows. Kitchen with snack bar. Full tiled pink bath on 1st floor. Beautiful original Victorian wainscotting, ceilings, woodwork & vintage wall paper. Victorian dining room with wall to wall carpet. Living room with large storage closet, 2 large bedrooms with wall to wall & large closets. Attic partially finished for storage. 2nd floor large front balcony with beautiful view of the Valley. 1st floor back porch with large back yard, off-street parking. Easy access to I-81, airport & casino. Tranquil neighborhood. No smoking. $800 + utilities & security. 570-762-8265
DUPONT
Totally renovated 6 large room apartment. Partially furnished, brand new fridge/electric range, electric washer & dryer on 1st floor. Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting/flooring & energy efficient windows. Kitchen with snack bar. Full tiled pink bath on 1st floor. Beautiful original Victorian wainscotting, ceilings, woodwork & vintage wall paper. Victorian dining room with wall to wall carpet. Living room with large storage closet, 2 large bedrooms with wall to wall & large closets. Attic partially finished for storage. 2nd floor large front balcony with beautiful view of the Valley. 1st floor back porch with large back yard, off-street parking. Easy access to I-81, airport & casino. Tranquil neighborhood. No smoking. $800 + utilities & security. 570-762-8265
WEST PITTSTON
2 bedroom. 2nd floor. $550 plus utilities 570-299-5471
KINGSTON
Beautiful, oversized executive style apartment in large historic home. Two bedrooms, one bath, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, living room, basement storage, beautiful front porch, washer/ dryer. $1,000 monthly plus utilities. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110
KINGSTON
East Bennett Street
FORTY FORT
West Pettebone Street Barbeque deck, off street parking, designer bathroom, washer/dryer, 2nd floor, gas and A/C, skylights and powder room. (570)881-4993
LARKSVILLE
2 bedroom, 1 Bath $725. Double Security. Brand New Hardwood & Tile Floors. Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer. Must see to appreciate! Quality, Affordable Housing.
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PITTSTON
Totally renovated 1 bedroom apartment. Off street parking. Corian counters. $525 + utilities. No Pets. 570-654-5387
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Concrete & Masonry
D. Pugh Concrete
PLAINS
1 bedroom, 2nd floor, stove & refrigerator, washer/dryer hook-up, wall to wall, gas heat, 2 car off street parking, no smoking, no pets. Near Casino & I-81. 1 year lease. $400 + utilities, security, 1st & last month, credit & background checks. 570-639-1564
WEST PITTSTON
1 bedroom, 1st floor Stove & refrigerator included. Newly remodeled. $475 + utilities 570-357-1138
WEST PITTSTON 1st floor, 1 bedroom, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, water & sewer, no pets. $550/month, + utilities & security (570)388-4242
WEST PITTSTON 2nd floor, 4 rooms.
Hardwood floors. Heat and hot water included. No pets. $650 + security. Call 570-479-4069
WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
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WILKES-BARRE
646 Main Street 1 block from General Hospital, 3 room apartment, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator, 1st & last months rent + security, references required. Water Paid. $525/per month 570-706-6487
WILKES-BARRE
Walking distance to Wilkes University, minutes from King’s Newly renovated. Most utilities included. Professional on site management. Off street parking. Starting at $515. 866-466-0501 or leasing-cumberland @rentberger.com
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Commercial Properties
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Rte. 315 2,400 Sq. Ft. professional office space with beautiful view of Valley & Casino. will divide office / retail Call 570-829-1206
COURTDALE
Cooper St. Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath 1/2 double with living room, dining room, eat in kitchen with dishwasher, full basement with washer/dryer, fenced yard, parking for 2 cars, & bonus room. Pets ok. $750+ utilities & security. Call Dave 570-675-4881
KINGSTON
Sprague Ave. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1st floor duplex, New w/w carpeting & hardwood floors. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hookup, basement storage. Reduced! $540/month + utilities, security, lease. NO PETS. 570-793-6294
PARSONS
Furnished 3 bedroom across from park. Modern kitchen & bath. Off street parking. Fenced in yard. No Pets. $650 + utilities & security. 570-262-3234
PITTSTON Elizabeth Street
1 bedroom half double with large rooms. Neutral decor. Ample closets. Screened in porch & private yard. $350 + utilities security & lease. NO PETS. Call 570-793-6294
PLAINS
Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bath with Victorian charm with hardwood floors, neutral decor, stained glass window, large kitchen with washer /dryer hook-up, off-street parking. $700 month + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS. 570-793-6294
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP
3 bedroom, 2 baths. Non-smoking, no pets. $550 + utilities & security. 570-825-1474
WILKES-BARRE
Academy Street Well maintained in move-in condition. 6 room house with 3 bedrooms & 1 1/2 baths. Gas forced air heat. No pets. 1 year lease. Credit check.$625 + utilities & security. Call 908-510-3879
Section. 6 rooms,3 bedrooms. 2 zoned gas baseboard heat, all appliances including washer/dryer & microwave. Newly remodeled, no pets, no smoking. References & credit check required.$600/per month, plus utilities/ security. Call 570-474-6947 or 570-852-3051
971 Vacation & Resort Properties
LONG BEACH ISLAND,NJ 4 bedroom, 3 bath
house, completely furnished, 1 block from Ocean & 1 block from Bay. Available all weeks in August. 1500/week plus security. Call (570)675-2486
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Appliance Service
ECO-FRIENDLY APPLIANCE TECH.
25 Years Experience fixing major appliances: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Compactors. Most brands. Free phone advice & all work guaranteed. No service charge for visit. 570-706-6577
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Chimney Service
A-1 1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257
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Handyman Services
VICTORY HANDYMAN SERVICE You Name It, We Can Do it. Over 30 Years Experience in General Construction Licensed & Insured 570-313-2262
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Hauling & Trucking
A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582 ALWAYS READY HAULING Moving, Deliveries, Property & Estate Cleanups, Attics, Cellars, Yards, Garages, Construction Sites, Flood Damage & More. CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER!! SAME DAY SERVICE Free Estimates 570-301-3754
1162 Landscaping/ Garden O’NEIL’S Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance,Cleanups, shrub trimming, 20 years experience. Fully Insured 570-885-1918 TOUGH BRUSH & TALL GRASS Mowing, edging, mulching, shrubs & hedge shaping. Tree pruning. Garden tilling. Spring Clean Ups. Weekly & bi-weekly lawn care. Fully Insured. 20+ years experience Free Estimates 570-829-3261
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Roofing & Siding
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PJ’s Window Cleaning & Janitorial Services Windows, Gutters, Carpets, Power washing and more. INSURED/BONDED. 570-283-9840
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To find a route near you or for more information call Rosemary:
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570-829-7107
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Tanning & Wellness Center
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Age: 21 Hometown: Clarks Summit Status: Single Occupation: Student Favorite body part: Probably my dark eyes Favorite body part on the opposite sex: Chest
FOR MORE PHOTOS OF GINO, VISIT US AT THEWEEKENDER.COM
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The Sapphire Salon
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012
MODEL OF THE WEEK LACEY SIMMS
Age: 20 Hometown: Hanover Twp. Status: Single Occupation: Topaz Tan Favorite Weekender feature: The swimsuit edition Favorite sport: Baseball Favorite body part: My eyes Most embarrassing moment? Falling down the bleachers in high school in front of the entire basketball team Last movie you watched: “That’s My Boy” Guilty pleasure? Red Bull Pet peeve about the opposite sex: Cockiness Favorite body part on the opposite sex: Smile What would your autobiography be titled? “Lacey’s Fun Facts” Funniest thing that happened to you while stuck in traffic: The couple in the car next to me were making out like crazy the whole time One celebrity you wish would disappear: Lindsay Lohan If you had nothing to do all day, how would you spend your time? Reading Favorite hangout: Hazel Street Favorite band/artist: A Day to Remember
TO ENTER, SEND TWO RECENT PHOTOS TO MODEL@THEWEEKENDER.COM Include your age, full name, hometown and phone number. (must be 18+) FOR MORE PHOTOS OF LACEY, VISIT US AT THEWEEKENDER.COM PHOTOS BY NICOLE ORLANDO
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LUZERNE A.J.’S BEVERAGE ................................................................ DALLAS B & G ENTERPRISES ........................................................... PITTSTON B & S DISTRIBUTOR ................................................. MOCONAQUA BEER SUPER ............................................................ WILKES BARRE BONANZA BEVERAGE ................................................. SHAVERTOWN CITYBEVERAGE .......................................................... WILKES-BARRE CORBA BEVERAGE ............................................................. S PA BLVD DUNDEE BEVERAGE ......................................... SAN SOUCI HIGHWAY ELLIS’ DISTRIBUTING ............................................... WILKES-BARRE J & M UNION BEVERAGE .................................................. LUZERNE KERN BROS ........................................................................ DALLAS LAKEWAY BEVERAGE ........................................................... DALLAS MAIN BEVERAGE ........................................................... LARKSVILLE MIDWAY BEVERAGE ...................................................... WYOMING MOUNTAIN BEVERAGE .......................................................... PLAINS NANTICOKE BEER DISTRIBUTOR ..................................... NANTICOKE PIKE’S CREEK BEVERAGE ............................................ PIKE’S CREEK PLAZA BEVERAGE .............................................................. PITTSTON QUALITY BEVERAGE OF NEPA ............................................... LAFLIN SHICKSHINNY JOE’S INC. .......................................... SHICKSHINNY THRIFTY BEVERAGE ....................................... SAN SOUCI PARKWAY WEST SIDE BEVERAGE ........................................................... EXETER WYCHOCK’S BY-PASS BEVERAGES .............................. WILKES BARRE WYCHOCKS MOUNTAIN TOP BEVERAGE ..................... MOUNTAINTOP WYOMING VALLEY BEVERAGE ............................................... EXETER WYOMING VALLEY BEVERAGE ................................... EDWARDSVILLE CARBON CARBON BEVERAGE ........................................................ WEATHERLY FROSTY MOUNTAIN BEVERAGE ............................... ALBRIGHTSVILLE WYOMING B & R DISTRIBUTING ................................................ TUNKHANNOCK LAKEWINOLABEVERAGE ............................................... LAKEWINOLA NICHOLSON DISTRIBUTING CO. .................................. FACTORYVILLE PLAZA BEVERAGE ................................................. TUNKHANNOCK WYOMING COUNTY BEVERAGE ................................ TUNKHANNOCK
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